Scotch Whisky Association unveils its new chief

The Scotch Whisky Association has announced that Mark Kent, former British Ambassador to Argentina, will succeed Karen Betts as chief executive. Mark joins the SWA following more than three decades with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Most recently, he served as Ambassador to Argentina from 2016 to June 2021. He also served as…

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Artisan farmers market is getting ready to take place

The Faldonside Farmers Market is taking place at Melrose Rugby Club this weekend. The event, on Saturday, November 27, from 10am-3pm, will raise money for the Borders Children’s Charity, and is sponsored by Paton & Co Estate Agents. Posy and Pete Maitland-Carew, who live at Faldonside, came up with the idea  of hosting an artisan…

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Bross ready for second Beer & Bagels pop-up event

Following a successful launch event with Pilot Beer, Bross Bagels will continue its Bagels & Beer pop-up programme by partnering with Scottish Brewery of the Year, Fierce Beer. The Aberdeen brewery will join Larah Bross at the Bross Bagels Portobello Bakery on Portobello High Street, on Thursday November 25, from 7pm. Guests will enjoy four…

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Juicy reveals its Christmas menu with a healthy twist

Glasgow superfood food and drink spot Juicy has revealed its all new healthy festive menu. It will be available from their flagship Byres Road store from now until Christmas Eve. They will be bringing in the festive cheer with a Christmas menu that will not only taste delicious, but will give customers an injection of…

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Scots vermouth makers search for a Borders home

The makers of one of the UK’s most talked-about new vermouths have begun surveying locations for a new Scottish Borders headquarters. It comes after a successful £120,000 crowdfunding campaign which hit its target in just two days. More than 170 investors ‘put their money where vermouth is’ during Valentian Vermouth’s campaign on Crowdcube, launched to…

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New restaurant concept looks to be a cut above

From the team behind Six by Nico, its founders announced the launch of new steak restaurant for Glasgow. The Simeone Group, founders of the revolutionary Six by Nico, HOME-X and most recently Beat 6 restaurant in Dennistoun, is looking to shake up the Scottish dining scene once again with the launch of Chateau-X, which will…

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A new Singleton of Glen Ord – 39 years in the making

A new 39-Year-Old single malt Scotch whisky from The Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery is set for release. The Singleton will deliver its second chapter in an epicurean journey to unearth great depth and flavour. With only 1,695 bottles available globally, this precious and luxurious vintage is The Singleton’s longest secondary maturation to date. Having…

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Beat 6: Amazing dining whilst helping a great cause

Beat 6, the new charitable restaurant from the group behind Six by Nico, is unmissable – it’s as simple as that. When you’re dining at the restaurant in Dennistoun, Glasgow, you know that 100% of their profits are going to the Beatson Cancer Charity, offering a unique blend of culinary food and social good. The…

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Tasty tartlets that make for a yummy dessert

Today we bring you our final recipe in association with Mutti, this time for a dessert. Mutti, the Italian tomato brand, has announced Hannah Such from Kilburn, London, as the winner of its nationwide cooking competition. Mutti’s mission is to raise the tomato to its highest expression and this contest challenged consumers across the UK…

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Half price entry to Scottish attractions this winter

A new campaign encouraging people across Scotland to experience a Great Day Out across the country this winter by taking advantage of a 50% discount offer has today been launched by VisitScotland. Whether it is visiting the lions at Five Sisters Zoo or enjoying a chocolate tasting experience from Master Chocolatier Iain Burnett in Perthshire,…

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