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Don’t be a bad workman – Woodsman can help!
Buying the perfect Christmas gift is always a struggle, but The Woodsman Whisky have it nailed. They are giving the humble toolbox a modern makeover to contain the tools that DIY and whisky enthusiasts really want: everything you need to make a Maple Syrup Old Fashioned. The Woodsman gave the iconic red tin a much-needed…
Read MoreBier Halle celebrating its 20th birthday
Glasgow’s iconic Bier Halle celebrates its 20th anniversary today, 14 November. Tucked away downstairs on Gordon St, Bier Halle first opened its doors in 1999 as Glasgow’s first independent beer and pizza bar, with the aim of bringing the highest quality and most unique selection of Czech, German and world biers to the city. 20…
Read MoreLe Roi Fou restaurant’s art series continues
Le Roi Fou has announced the latest show in its exhibition series, of work by Edinburgh artist and designer Joanna Kessel of Edinburgh Mosaic Studio. Le Roi Fou (the mad king) was opened in 2017 by chef proprietor JĂ©rĂ´me Henry and creative director Isolde Nash, bringing together a love of food, the visual arts and…
Read MoreNew Arcturus gin will leave you pining for more
To celebrate the second anniversary of handcrafted Highland Arcturus Gin, the first new expression has joined the family – Arcturus Scots Pine. Scots Pine is one of only three native pines to the UK and has existed in Scotland for nearly 8,500 years. The needles of the ancient tree have been combined with foraged botanicals…
Read MoreGetting ready to celebrate Great British Game Week
The sixth Great British Game Week is running from 25 November 25 to 1 December. This promises to be the biggest Game Week yet, championing the finest wild game meat that Britain has to offer. Great British Game Week is a collaboration between the Countryside Alliance, the British Game Alliance and Taste of Game. They…
Read MoreArran Brewery begins cider production
The Arran Brewery has started its first commercial cider production. The brewing it takes place at its Loch Earn Brewery site in St Fillans, Perthshire. The cider will be made in 1000 litre batches the first of which is now fermenting well. Gerald Michaluk, managing director, said: ‘I am very happy to see the site…
Read MoreRefreshing waters of Peebles are just the (gin and) tonic
In the Victorian age, people travelled from all over the country to stay at Peebles Hydro – and now, it’s become an attraction all over again thanks to its wonderful waters. Peebles Hydro has launched a new gin, distillery and school, using water from its own hillside spring water from the rolling Borders hills behind…
Read MoreA hole lot of love as Bross Bagels open fourth outlet
Bross Bagels has officially opened its fourth shop in Edinburgh. Based in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, this comes after the huge success of their Portobello, Leith and West End shops, since first arriving in the capital in summer 2017. The brand new Bross shop, situated in Bruntsfield Place, has taken its design inspiration from Villa Maria Metro…
Read MoreTiree Music Festival gives island ÂŁ6.4 million boost
Tiree Music Festival has revealed that the event has contributed ÂŁ6.4 million to the island economy in the last 10 years. The figure comes as it gears up to release early bird tickets for its eleventh edition between 10 and 12 July 2020. Early bird tickets for Tiree Music Festival 2020 are due to go…
Read MoreTheir good food is recognised with a quality award
A Scots restaurant has added the award for culinary excellence to its growing collection. New Chapter restaurant on Eyre Place, in Edinburgh’s New Town, owned and run by husband and wife team Matthew and Carol Korecki, has been recognised as a Good Food Award winner for 2020. The Good Food Awards are based upon extensive…
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