Posts Tagged ‘drink’
The bad boys in our top 10 of Scots behaving badly
There’s an old saying that women can’t resist bounders and cads. From Lord Byron to Hugh Grant’s Daniel Cleaver in Bridget Jones’ Diary, the bad boys have always been a drawn. Here’s our top ten men who behaved badly. 1. James Erskine, Lord Grange Lord Grange was a Scottish judge who served as Lord Justice…
Read MoreWhat will the experts think of our 60 Second Dram?
In Scotland, we love our whisky – and we know that our readers all over the world do too. With new expressions being released on what seems like a daily basis, we have asked two of Scotland’s most in-the-know men when it comes to whisky, Blair Bowman and James Robertson, to give us their thoughts…
Read MoreScotland’s favourite gin is revealed
An online survey of Scotland’s gin lovers has revealed that Isle of Harris Gin is the nation’s favourite Scottish gin for the second year in a row. The consumer survey is run by The Scottish Gin Society, a not-for-profit organisation that promotes and celebrates the Scottish gin industry. In total, 6435 unique votes were cast,…
Read MoreNew BBC show host is so proud of his Dumfries roots
Journalist and broadcaster Stephen Jardine will present a new current affairs programme on the new BBC Scotland channel. The first of 24 episodes of Debate Night will air on Wednesday 27 February at 10.45pm during the channel’s launch week. Each hour-long programme will allow a studio audience to put questions to people in power in…
Read MoreGrand designs are paying off at House of Elrick
When Stuart Ingram bought the estate four years ago, he wasted no time in making grand plans for the House of Elrick. Mother’s ruin with a slice of lemon. G&T with a wedge of lime. Whatever you call it, however you  enjoy it, gin has long been one of the nation’s favourites. Home to a unique…
Read MoreRecord breaking ticket sales for Whisky Festival
The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival has got off to a world-class start, breaking its own records. A surge in demand for tickets for the annual Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival generated sales of ÂŁ209,449 in the first 24 hours of release. With 173 events completely selling out in one day, ticket sales hit an…
Read MoreIt’s the perfect guide to the best whiskies around
Whisky expert Dominic Roskrow has crafted the ultimate manual to help experts and beginners appreciate Scotland’s national drink. His genuine passion for whisky shines through, and in this book he showcases over 750 varieties of the iconic Scottish drink. He also includes a step-by-step guide on the art of whisky tasting, its journey to our…
Read MoreAward-winning Jimmy’s top Chinese New Year dishes
Today marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year, a celebration rich with culinary traditions thought to bring luck to those who follow them. Food is one of the most essential parts of celebrating Lunar New Year, as many hours, sometimes days, are spent by families preparing food and cooking together and as we celebrate…
Read MoreScots rugby stars try their hand as mix masters
Eden Mill, the official gin of Scottish Rugby, has released a light-hearted video of Scottish rugby stars Adam Hastings and Blair Kinghorn making cocktails inspired by the Six Nations. Guided by an expert Eden Mill mixologist, the tongue-in-cheek video shows the formidable rugby twosome learning how to make cocktails which take their namesakes from those…
Read MoreTen famous places from books set in Scotland
Scotland has inspired countless authors from JK Rowling to Arthur Conan Doyle. With our fantastic architecture and natural wonders, it’s no wonder it has been so inspiring to the literary greats. Here are just a few places recounted in our favourite Scottish novels. 1. The Oxford Bar, Edinburgh Famous for its literary connections, The Oxford…
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