Posts Tagged ‘Food’
The perfect pampering package at Gleneagles
There are few things I enjoy more than being pampered, eating lovely food and slowly sipping a good cuppa. Having had a rather hectic few weeks recently, there couldn’t have been a better time to receive an invitation to try out Gleneagles’ Polish & Patisserie package at the weekend – which just so happened to…
Read MoreBook is bringing the capital’s food scene to life
The vibrant food and drink scene of Edinburgh and the east coast is superbly presented in this latest ‘Get Stuck In’ regional cook book. Accompanied by stunning photography the book showcases some of the best fine dining, gastro pubs and afternoon tea options in the area, along with some of its best food producers. From…
Read MoreAward-winning firm launch new dairy-free ice cream
An award-winning Scots firm has launched a strawberry flavoured dairy-free ice cream, to add to their offerings this summer. Created by Equi’s Ice Cream in Hamilton, using a unique blend of coconut oil and strawberry puree, Strictly Strawberry contains 97 calories and 3.1g of fat per 100g with no dairy products to create a creamy…
Read MoreThe pies have it for Galloway Country Fair
Thousands of visitors are set to descend on the picturesque grounds of Drumlanrig Castle next weekend for Galloway Country Fair. And to whet their appetites; a world champion baker from Dumfries has prepared an exclusive Galloway Scotch Pie for revellers. Kerr Little from The Little Bakery, Dumfries, visited the Estate recently to serve up a…
Read MoreScotland’s first Foraging Fortnight will take place
Foraging Fortnight, a brand-new festival taking place across five diverse regions of Scotland this autumn, has been announced. From coastal exploration to herbal wellness, wild food feasts to fireside evenings and topical talks, Foraging Fortnight will allow people to explore Scotland’s natural places and increase their knowledge of wild food and medicinal plants through a…
Read MoreExhibition will mark Scots Victorian adventurer
A pioneering Egyptologist to be celebrated at a new Scottish attraction. Annie Pirie Quibell – artist, academic and adventurer – always had the makings of a trailblazer. She wrote a guidebook to Cairo Museum for soldiers stationed in the Egypt during the First World War, produced another covering the pyramids of Giza, and lived for…
Read MoreRestaurant reopens in time for the Festival season
The Scottish Cafe and Restaurant in Edinburgh has re-opened its doors to the public in time for the capital’s Festival season, following an extensive seven-month refurbishment. The independent, family business is owned and operated by Edinburgh restaurateurs, Victor and Carina Contini. The fresh new look interior champions many Scottish designers and the menu as always…
Read MoreWhen Rankin meets Rankin at Scots restaurant
Edinburgh has seen all kinds of artistic collaborations over the years – but this month brings a first. Renowned London chef, Neil Rankin and top Scottish author, Ian Rankin will be jointly hosting a lunch at Ondine restaurant celebrating their love of food and literature. The event on August 21 is the latest in a…
Read MoreGame of Thrones whisky in running for luxury award
A Scots business has been shortlisted in the Special Edition Pack – Drinks category of the 2019 Luxury Packaging Awards for the Game of Thrones Single Malt Whisky Collection, Award-winning drinks packaging company McLaren Packaging, based on Port Glasgow, is in contention for its with in the collaboration between HBO Entertainment and Diageo. The collection…
Read MoreCelebrate the Glorious Twelfth with a special pie
The Ivy on the Square is marking the start of game season with a special limited-edition dish and cocktail, available at the Edinburgh restaurant from Monday, 12 August. A longstanding Scottish tradition, the ‘Glorious Twelfth’ signals the start of grouse season in the Highlands. To celebrate this, The Ivy on the Square will be offering…
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