Posts Tagged ‘drink’
Documentary goes behind the appointment of new chieftain to Clan Buchanan
A documentary on the appointment of a new chieftain to one of Scotland’s largest clans after more than 300 years will be shown on the BBC Scotland. John Michael Baillie-Hamilton Buchanan was appointed chief of the Buchanan clan in a ceremony near Callander last year. The last Buchanan chief, John Buchanan, died in 1681 without…
Read MoreTony’s Road Trip returns to Apex Edinburgh
Tony Singh has been a fabulous feature of Edinburgh’s dining landscape in many forms throughout his career. His last restaurant pop-up, the insanely good Radge Chaat, is taking a break and so when I learned that his latest project, Tony’s Road Trip, would be popping up in two capital locations I couldn’t wait to try…
Read MoreAn excerpt from The Maiden by Kate Foster
An excerpt from The Maiden (Mantle) by Kate Foster one of the shortlist authors for the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize. Click HERE to read our interview with Kate. Chapter One CHRISTIAN The Tolbooth Jail, Edinburgh October 1679 You are sentenced to beheading. God have mercy on your soul. Prepare yourself in prayer. The sheriff ’s words clang,…
Read MoreAn indulgent evening at Glasgow’s Gōst
Keith McIntyre experiences a ‘Black Gold’ evening at Glasgow’s Gōst restaurant. When the invite came through to attend the Black Gold evening at Gōst in Glasgow city centre I was more than a little intrigued. What exactly is a Black Gold evening, and secondly where was this Gōst restaurant – I’m ashamed to say I…
Read MoreBonnie & Wild breakfast bonanza offers the perfect start to the weekend
Going out for breakfast is such a treat. You can ditch the mundane cereal or toast you have to endure during the week to save time, and splurge on something a bit more special. While meals eaten in mall food courts are usually more of a last resort, I was intrigued to be heading along…
Read MoreWelsh whisky awarded protected origin status
Welsh whisky is to join its Scottish counterpart in being officially awarded protected origin status. Single malt from four distilleries in Wales, Coles, Da Mhile, In the Welsh Wind and Penderyn, has been awarded protected geographical indication (UK GI) status. The UK GI scheme was established at the beginning of 2021, following the UK’s withdrawal…
Read MoreWhispering Angel heralds summer at Tigerlily, Edinburgh
Whispering Angel, the Côtes-de-Provence French rosé wine is bringing a taste of Provence to Tigerlily, Edinburgh this summer with a perfectly pink takeover. Oozing a glamorous spirit reminiscent of Saint-Tropez, the Whispering Angel takeover sees Tigerlily’s outdoor terrace on George Street transformed into a picture-perfect summer scene, with white picket fence, gorgeous floral arches, trailing…
Read MoreProduction at Rosebank Distillery restarted after 30 years
Production at Rosebank Distillery has restarted after 30 years, with the first cask filled and now maturing. The Falkirk distillery was mothballed in 1993 after more than 150 years of distilling whisky. The new spirit is maturing in a refill bourbon barrel which will create a rich, fruity, and floral whisky, reminiscent of the original…
Read MoreEdinburgh hosting Scotland’s biggest breakfast
Edinburgh is playing host to ‘Scotland’s biggest breakfast.’ With five kitchens, three bars and seating for 500 guests, Edinburgh Food Hall Bonnie & Wild is serving up the breakfast bonanza. Pop-up kitchen The Breakfast Club is taking over the venue’s events space, joining four other kitchens that all now offer breakfast and brunch options. The…
Read MoreRare whisky worth £500,000 to go under hammer at Distillers One of One auction
A bottle of rare whisky worth £500,000 will go under the hammer later this year as part of the Distillers One of One auction. The auction will feature some of the finest whiskies produced which are highly sought after by collectors all across the world. The second auction of ultra-rare Scotch whiskies and experiences will…
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