Sample some fine wines – and get free oysters

Evenings featuring fresh Scottish oysters are coming to the capital. Back by popular demand, Le Di-Vinis hosting three nights with Oysterman Events  on Friday evenings from 6.30pm on 20 September, 25 October and 29 November. The oysterman will be shucking fresh Loch Fyne oysters on the house – complemented perfectly with your favourite wine or…

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Do you know where to find the best pub pie in Scotland?

A Scots restaurant is on the hunt to find the best pub pie in Scotland. The Bridge Inn at Ratho, near Edinburgh, wants to scour the land from John o’Groats to Jedburgh, with pubs being asked to enter their best pie recipes. Five of the industry’s finest experts have been invited to judge the awards,…

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New Scottish drink will be just the tonic

A new premium Scottish tonic water has entered the market with a distinct proposition unlike any other tonic brand. Cushiedoos (pronounced coo-she-doos) is uniquely made with natural artesian mountain water and a blend of Scottish heather, Scottish silver birch, yellow gentian and wormwood – no quinine, no artificial ingredients and 24% less sugar than the…

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Scots rugby team given a taste of Japan before World Cup

The Scottish rugby team were given a taste of what they’re about to experience, before they flew off to the World Cup in Japan. Award-winning Japanese restaurant Harajuku Kitchen is the official caterer for the Scottish rugby team. Ahead of the Rugby World Cup being held in Japan this year, chef patron Kaori Simpson and…

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Enjoy a cloudy lemonade with a spirited difference

Many of us enjoy a chilled cloudy lemonade to help us relax. A Scottish distiller has now put a different slant to it, as a new crossbreed juniper-led gin, macerated in Sicilian lemon peel, has joined the LoneWolf pack. Craft beer expert BrewDog has cut its teeth with the BrewDog Distilling Co,. launching a series…

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Special items on the menu as Ivy on the Square turns two

The Ivy on the Square has been at the heart of Edinburgh’s dining scene since it opened its doors two years ago. This month the brasserie will celebrate its second anniversary in typically stylish fashion, with a nod to tradition by launching a ‘cotton’ inspired cocktail, dessert and floral installation. To mark the exciting occasion,…

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You could sit pitch-side at Scotland v England

Scottish rugby fans will have the chance to sit pitchside for next year’s Calcutta Cup clash against England at Murrayfield. With the road to Japan fast approaching, Tennent’s Lager, the official beer of Scottish Rugby, is rewarding loyal fans the chance to win a money-can’t-buy experience to see the national team play pitch side with…

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Second Great British Food Festival comes to Floors

Preparations are well under way for the Great British Food Festival taking place in the Borders this weekend. The second event is being held in the grounds of the stunning Floors Castle in the Scottish Borders on 14 and 15 September. The Great British Food Festival has lots of different traders in attendance, amongst them…

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Graham loving life as distillery operations director

After eight years at Tomatin Distillery, Graham Eunson has been sampling both exquisite single malts and high-quality blends for years. In this time, he’s led tasting events, spoken at whisky festivals, as well as ran production for the entire distillery. Following his recent promotion to distillery operations director, Graham has taken the time to look…

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Hamish Macbeth’s 30th case is another success

Hamish Macbeth has an iPad and an espresso machine . But don’t worry, he still doesn’t have a girlfriend. On his 30th outing, we find the laconic Highland detective happy as ever with his pet cat and dog in his beloved Lochdubh. But like Midsomer Murders, it is not long before the bodies begin to pile…

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