Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Brown-Foreman appoint new whisky maker for Scotch portfolio
Brown-Forman has announced the appointment of Rachel Barrie as whisky maker for its Scotch whisky portfolio which includes the BenRiach, The GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh distilleries, effective 1 March. She will succeed Billy Walker who helped grow The BenRiach Distillery Company into one which is recognized throughout the industry for innovative and exceptional quality single malt Scotch…
Read MoreWines to take home from Contini
PETER RANSCOMBE IT’S a situation that will ring bells with most diners – after enjoying a delicious bottle of wine with your meal, you quickly scribble down the name from the label so you can try it again at home. You search high and low on the shelves of your local bottle shop but, to…
Read MoreThe Sunday Times Top 100 Restaurants feature eight Scottish eateries
Eight restaurants in Scotland have been included in The Sunday Times Top 100 Restaurants supplement, which is published on Sunday February 5. The list, which features in monthly food magazine The Dish, is compiled by a judging panel which includes Jamie Oliver, who writes a column for the magazine, Antonio Carluccio and Nick Jones, the founder…
Read MoreScotland’s first social enterprise pub unveils a chef training programme for young people
Scotland’s only social enterprise bar group has unveiled a chef training programme that aims to give disadvantaged young people the necessary qualifications for a career in catering. Beer for Good group said the programme was the next step in the creation of an academy for catering and hospitality staff, and that it was already looking…
Read MoreStand Up for St Columba’s Hospice
A host of comedians and entertainers will take to the stage for a glamorous evening of live comedy and entertainment, dinner and dancing at Prestonfield House in aid of St Columba’s Hospice. The event, on Friday 24 March, will raise money for Edinburgh’s only independent hospice. This year’s entertainment will be led by chatterbox comedian Des…
Read MoreFewer calories but no compromise on taste
PETER RANSCOMBE AS JANUARY draws to a close, those new year’s resolutions are getting harder and harder to keep. For anyone who over-indulged during the festive period by reaching for that extra mince pie or another slice of Christmas cake, weight loss is usually top of the list come Hogmanay. While our food packaging is covered…
Read MoreBurns Night jewellery from Jorie
Celebrate Burns Night in style with a piece from Jorie Jewellery and The Culachy Collection. Created using ethically sourced deer tusks straight from Jorie’s estate in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, the range includes a necklace, choker and bracelet. Deer tusk jewellery was commonly crafted in Victorian times, with prince Albert frequently commissioning pieces for…
Read MoreCanary in the coal mine
Mouth of Hell, a short film by award-winning Edinburgh director Samir Mehanovic and Glasgow producer Michael Wilson, along with their Scottish film crew, has been nominated for a BAFTA. The film is set in the Indian town of Jharia, where underground fires rage in the coal fields, swallowing up homes and causing terrible health problems…
Read MoreA new festival celebrating the work of Robert Burns launches this weekend
The Red, Red Rose Street Festival, which will run from Saturday 21 to Friday 27 January 2017, is expanding the traditional Burns Night into a week-long celebration of the words and music of the world-renowned Scottish bard. Supported by EventScotland and Essential Edinburgh and produced by Unique Events, the inaugural Red, Red Rose Street will bring…
Read MoreIncredible savings with Kitchens International’s January sale
If you’re thinking of refurbishing your kitchen now is the time to do it with up to 25 per cent off all designer kitchen ranges at Kitchens International, as well as huge savings on appliances and ex-display kitchens. Starting on 3 January and running until the end of January, all Callerton, Stoneham, Leicht and Poggenpohl kitchen…
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