Posts Tagged ‘Food’
The Turriff Show is now just over a week away
The Turriff Show is the biggest two-day agricultural show in Scotland – and is returning to Aberdeenshire on the 4 and 5 August this year. This event highlights some of the most iconic aspects and brands of Scotland: Scotch Whisky, Scotch Beef, Scottish Seafood, BrewDog, Glenfiddich and Mackies’ Ice Cream. The show offers a fun…
Read MoreMango and pineapple gin gives a taste of paradise
Eden Mill has launched Mango & Pineapple Liqueur, as part of the Love Gin Liqueur which flew off the shelves this year. The brand-new flavour will now join the Love Gin Liqueur range, which features the titular Love Gin Liqueur, a raspberry and vanilla flavoured tipple which sold over 100,000 bottles since its launch. The…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… Edinburgh
Edinburgh becomes one of the must-visit cities each year as the Scottish capital’s various festivals kick off. Whether it’s the fringe, comedy, book, food or any other festival going on during July and August, Edinburgh is the place to be at this time of year. Edinburgh replaced Scone as the capital of Scotland in 1437.…
Read MoreBorder Union Show is all set for a monster year
The Border Union Show is ready to open the gates for its annual agricultural show this weekend. Held on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 July at the Borders Events Centre in Kelso, the event promises to be a highlight of the Borders’ events calendar. The show is a celebration of rural life and gives visitors…
Read MoreThe Turriff Show is now just a fortnight away
The biggest two-day agricultural show in Scotland, the Turriff Show, is running in just a couple of weeks. The event, which runs on 4-5 August, attracts around 23,000 people, including those involved in farming as well as many people not involved in farming who enjoy the show for its wide array of activities and 300+…
Read MoreHistoric Days Await as lances clash and shields shatter
Spectators can choose their champion as noble knights face each other in the field this weekend. Spectacular Jousting returns to Caerlaverock Castle, near Dumfries, from 12.30–4.30pm on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July. The competitors will mount their horses as the tournaments kick off at 1.30pm and 3.15pm in the main arena, where visitors can…
Read MoreNew map launched to get cyclists on their bikes
Sustrans and VisitScotland have launched a new interactive route planner to help cyclists explore The Caledonian Way, one of Scotland’s greatest long-distance cycling routes. The Caledonian Way’s 237 mile stretch reaches from Campbeltown to Inverness and draws in around 2,500,000 cycling journeys each year. The popularity of these cycling routes contributes massively to local economies…
Read MoreGardens 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…
Read MoreA toast to the ‘Mother and Father of Japanese Whisky’
A centenary dinner is being held in memory of a remarkable partnership which united two lives and two countries in pursuit of one dream – challenging convention and changing the world of whisky forever. Rita Cowan and Masataka Taketsuru met in Kirkintilloch in 1919. He was a student from Japan – eager to learn the…
Read MoreChill Fest Leith returns with more cocktails
Chill Fest Leith will return to Edinburgh this August – bigger and better than ever before. This year’s Chill Fest celebrations will see eighteen top bars across EH6 whip up creative signature cocktails to spread good vibes in Leith during festival season. Offering a more relaxed alternative to the frenzy of the Fringe, Chill Fest…
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