Final tickets released for Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

With just days to go, the last remaining tickets for this year’s Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Limited Edition have been released. Taking place outside of the usual spring schedule from November 3-81, in a Limited Edition format to showcase Speyside at its best, this award-winning whisky festival has something for everyone. Whether you are…

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Mackie’s relaunches its chocolate bars

One of Scotland’s top food brands is re-launching their chocolate range with new look packaging to build on the success of its best ever year of chocolate sales. Mackie’s of Scotland have recorded over 700,000 chocolate bar sales so far this year which resulted in an 8% growth compared to the previous year. The best-selling…

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Cloudy Bay: first taste of the 2021 sauvignon blanc

Peter Ranscombe gets a first look at the 2021 Cloudy Bay sauvignon blanc and explores how New Zealand’s most famous wine ages. FEW wines are more closely linked with a region and a country than Cloudy Bay and Marlborough in New Zealand. David Hohnen was one of the first five winemakers to arrive in Marlborough…

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Le Clarence: Two-star food to match grand cru wine

Le Clarence restaurant in Paris combines two-star Michelin food with wines from Haut Brion, one of Bordeaux’s five most famous chateaux, writes Peter Ranscombe. “THERE’S more that unites us than divides us”. Those words were echoing through my mind as the Eurostar train hurtled through Northern France. Looking out at the farms and fields, I…

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Edinburgh unveils its plans for Christmas joy

Edinburgh’s Christmas is back and set to bring festive cheer to the heart of the city. This year sees the return of the city’s much-loved Christmas ice rink, sponsored by Lidl GB and partnered by Essential Edinburgh, in its new home on George Street. The firm favourite will include a first for Edinburgh’s Christmas, skate…

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Say ooh la la as Six by Nico unveils new Paris menu

In Paris, there’s so much to love: the history, the architecture, the fashion and, of course, the gastronomy. Bubbling croque monsieur on the Champs ElysĂ©es; rare beef and salty frites in a candlelit cafĂ©; or a classic French patisserie shared with your loved one over a picnic on the Seine’s banks. This Winter dust off…

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The Alchemist: A sneak peak at Edinburgh’s new cocktail bar

The Alchemist, Edinburgh’s newest cocktail bar, gives drinks blogger Peter Ranscombe a sneak peak at its libations. ONE of the most interesting elements of reviewing wines, beers, and spirits for Scottish Field magazine has been the opportunity to explore the drinks scene over the border in the North of Englandshire. Visiting Manchester, Newcastle, and Leeds…

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Try Chicken Skewers with Bramley Apple Salad

Meat and fruit are a delicious food pairing, as we’re demonstrating with our daily recipes this week. With British fruit in season, and apples and pears dropping from the trees, it seems like the right time to celebrateand use them. Courtesy of British Apples and Pears, here’s a delicious recipe for chicken skewers. Click HERE…

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A hugely revamped menu from the Pizza Punks

A Glasgow pizzeria has been getting creative behind the scenes to present a new menu, from small plates and sides to pizza and pasta, plus desserts offerings. Pizza Punks is introducing a larger selection of small plates and sides, the new menu includes Mixed Marinated Olives and Sweet Drop Peppers, Confit Garlic and Rosemary Sourdough…

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Scottish craft beers to hit supermarket shelves

A celebration of Scottish craft beers is taking place in a supermarket next week. Lidl’s Scottish Craft Beer Festival hits shelves next week, showcasing seasonal ales from just ÂŁ1.29 such as a winter warming whisky-barrel aged stout, rich chocolate malts and a spiced pear saison. Spey Valley Brewery tops the bill with a new, and…

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