Posts Tagged ‘drink’
Where you can see a stunning Scottish autumn
Autumn is upon us and things are starting to feel somewhat magical: the wildlife is as lively as ever, the skies are glowing a wonderful mix of orange and purple, and the landscapes are alight with fiery, autumnal colours. October and November’s colour is perhaps the most striking of nature’s seasonal displays and, following a…
Read MoreFind Scottish Field at Scotland’s Boat Show
Scotland’s Boat Show is currently underway at the Kip Marina in Inverkip. Running until Sunday 14 October, as well as an amazing array of new and pre-owned boats for sale – from a ÂŁ500 dinghy to a ÂŁ1 million powerboat – on shore are a huge range of attractions to tempt every interest. It’s not…
Read MoreScottish firm scores at British Food Awards
A Scottish firm has been highly commended at the Great British Food Awards for its garlic mayonnaise. The awards celebrate the best small artisan producers across the UK that bring innovation and success to the food and drink industry. The results to this year’s awards were revealed in the November edition of the magazine, released…
Read MoreFinalists revealed in Scottish tourism awards
The World’s Largest Ever Sleepout, Scotland’s Building Conservation Centre, silent disco dancing tours and Glasgow’s transport museum are among those in the running for this year’s Scottish Thistle Awards. The shortlist for the regional finals of the 2018/19 Scottish Thistle Awards, in association with Fishers, has been revealed, and sees some of the country’s biggest…
Read MoreYou’ve still got time to make a nomination
There’s just 12 days left to nominate for the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards. Individuals and businesses all over Scotland are urged to get involved, in the ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside. The Scottish Rural Awards are now in their fifth year and are partnered by Scottish Field and the Scottish Countryside Alliance. A…
Read MoreEnjoy magic moments and fantastic beasts
Mythical creatures and magic moments are coming to a Scottish country park. Illuminight with Lidl returns to Dean Castle Country Park, in Kilmarnock, with this year’s magical theme including some of the exciting new elements from this year’s spectacular sound and light event. The event, with the theme Mythical Creatures, is run by East Ayrshire…
Read MoreGet free tickets to Edinburgh pop-up gin club
A supermarket has announced the first-ever pop-up gin club from a UK retailer is coming to Edinburgh. Lidl has revealed its biggest UK venture to date – the Lidl House of Hortus, and visitors in Edinburgh can enjoy both new and existing samples of Lidl’s Hortus Gin range served by a dedicated team of Hortus-Culturists…
Read MorePassion, quality and innovation at food and drink awards
Businesses from across the Highlands and Islands are celebrating after the winners of the 2018 Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards were revealed. Fourteen businesses were named victorious in their categories including Bad Girl Bakery, Wester Ross Fisheries and Dunnet Bay Distillers. The awards dinner and ceremony took place at the four-star Kingsmill Hotel…
Read MoreSearch is on for the best home-made hip flask filler
If you’ve got a hip flask, the chances are you’ve got a favourite drink with which to fill it. Some may go for whisky or a bit of gin to keep them warm on those cold days, but the search is currently on to find Edinburgh & South East Scotland’s best home-made hip flask fillers.…
Read MoreHotel’s Quality Assurance award in just 12 months
A luxury hotel has achieved a prestigious Quality Assurance award from VisitScotland just one year after opening. Garleton Lodge, nestled in a countryside setting between Haddington and Gullane in East Lothian, has been awarded a four-star gold accolade from the national tourism organisation. Having worked in the property and catering industries in the Middle East,…
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