Loop and Scoop bring a proper taste of Spain to Scotland

When I went on holiday to Salou in 2009, I discovered something I hadn’t encountered before – churros. For the uninitiated, these are the Spanish versions of doughnuts, but rather than being taken into a round form, they are cut into sticks before frying. There’s a stall in Salou, just off the main shopping area,…

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Laid back Japanese dining concept restaurant to open

Japanese laid back dining concept restaurant Katsu will open in Glasgow later this month. The super-cool restaurant and curry shop will bring the flavours of Far East Asia to Glasgow City Centre. The new restaurant on West Nile Street will offer an upbeat atmosphere with a Japanese ‘Izikaya’ style of service so don’t expect any…

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Wine to Dine – May 2021 – Sophie Greig

Scottish Field wine columnist Peter Ranscombe mixes five sweet and dry bottles to back up Sophie’s baking. BAKER Sophie Greig scooped the top prize in the Contini Bake Off competition with her caramel apple Paris brest and so it was fascinating to get an insight into some of her other recipes in the May issue…

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Offers over £1.95 million for stunning home from 1827

A grade A listed Georgian House with four principal reception rooms and seven bedroom suites is now on the property market. Presented by Knight Frank, Boath House near Nairn also offers ancillary accommodation, as well as two luxury one bedroom cottages and an award winning Kale Yard Cafe. Boath House is an elegant boutique guest…

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Lorna McNee wins Michelin star at Glasgow’s Cail Bruich

SCOTTISH chef Lorna McNee was tonight awarded a Michelin star for her work at the Cail Bruich restaurant in Glasgow. McNee was appointed as the eatery’s head chef in August. She was previously sous chef at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie in Gleneagles, which holds two Michelin stars. McNee started her career as an apprentice under Fairlie…

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Alpine chalet Ski Lodge opens in St Andrews

Failed to get your ski trip booked this winter? The Adamson in St Andrews is offering après ski without even leaving the country. The winter pop-up of Scandi-inspired chalets is back and this year you can tuck into winter warmers and sip on a dedicated list of Veuve Clicquot cocktails. For party revellers keen to…

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Save up to 50% on the winter menu at pizza restaurant

The High Dive, the newest addition by the renowned Civerinos restaurant collection in Edinburgh, has just launched its brand new winter menu. With their eclectic range of famous pizzas, it also features some sides, gluten free and vegan pasta as well as seasonal salads. All of Civerinos pizzas are home made with san marzano tomatoes,…

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Winners of the Slow Food Awards revealed

Slow-grown or slow-made, Slow Food is the antithesis of fast food. The Scottish Slow Food Awards were held at L’Escargot Blanc in Edinburgh on Tuesday, 5 November. Bryce Cunningham of Mossgiel Farm, winner of the Agriculture category at the Scottish Rural Awards 2019, won Person of the Year at the Slow Food Awards for his…

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The new Marco Polo pizza is a journey of discovery

Award winning Civerinos and Eteaket leaf tea experts in Edinburgh have teamed up to create an autumnal limited edition pizza. The green mighty matcha pizza Marco Polo features the matcha superfood that is both high in energy and taste. For a limited time only, the mighty matcha pizza brought to you by Civerinos and Eteaket…

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Gardens galore can provide you with inspiration

Needing some tips for your garden this summer? Take a trip to one of the top north east gardens for a little green-fingered inspiration. 1. Laundry Cottage Laundry Cottage is open to the public as part of Scotland’s Garden Scheme which allows private gardens to be viewed by appointment – admission fees are given to…

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