Spring Food Festival at Glamis Castle this weekend

A food festival hosted at one of Scotland’s most historic visitor attractions is set to be the first chance many local businesses have had to meet with the general public in an event trading environment in over a year. Glamis Castle is hosting a Spring Food Festival, showcasing quality produce from a variety of local…

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Innis & Gunn reveals new look for Originals range

Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn has unveiled an eye-catching new look for their Originals range, led by their flagship beer,  The Original, as they look to brew further success. The new design signals another step forward for the premium beer brand who, now in their 18th year has become one of the UK’s biggest independent,…

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Iconic city bar and kitchen making a comeback

It has been the toughest year on record for the hospitality industry. But for Moskito, one of the most renowned bars and restaurants on the Glasgow scene, the time has been spent wisely. Under new management and with a unique and exciting concept for 2021, the Glasgow institution, Moskito is set to reopen on Bath…

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Trio of dining concepts at Rusacks St Andrews

July 2021 will see the launch of three brand new dining concepts – ‘18’, The Bridge, and One Under Bar – within a new luxury hotel as part of Rusacks St Andrews. Derek Johnstone, one of Scotland’s most renowned chefs, will lead the kitchens and new dining concepts as executive head chef, championing local Scottish…

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Gladstone’s Land reopens for a taste of the past

One of the Royal Mile’s oldest buildings, the National Trust for Scotland’s Gladstone’s Land, starts a new chapter of its 500 year-old history as it re-opens to the public . It has returned after a £1.5m restoration, including a brand new coffee shop and ice cream parlour, continuing the spirit of the building’s long commercial…

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Marks & Spencer: If you like that, try this…

After the excitement of an in-person wine tasting subsided, Peter Ranscombe found interesting Marks & Spencer alternatives. A PRESS tasting. An actual, real life press tasting. With wines and people and everything. Novelty aside, yesterday’s press preview of spring wines from Marks & Spencer was a great chance to catch-up with the ongoing refresh of…

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Line-up revealed for store’s Scottish Spirits Festival

Aldi has revealed the line-up for its in-store Scottish Spirits Festival, featuring a host of craft beverages from across Scotland. After being selected as part of Aldi’s Next Top Product search, Bothy Trading’s new Hipflask Sloe Bramble Gin Liqueur (£9.99, 20cl) will be available to pick up in store from this Thursday, May 20. Hand…

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Scottish Craft Beer Festival to get underway in stores

Lidl’s Scottish Craft Beer Festival hits stores this week with a host of new and exclusive Scottish drinks. The festival features 19 beers from 11 different Scottish brewers including fan favourites and debuts set to become this summer’s must-try beers. Dundee-based 71 Brewing leads the line-up with two new beers exclusive to Lidl. In a…

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Vikings, huge crustaceans and a helpful seagull

The basis of A Large Measure of Snow is that in December 1967, with all roads to the town of Kinloch cut off by snow, its fishing fleet sets off for Girvan in search of food. On board one boat, the Girl Maggie, is first mate Hamish, who has – to everyone’s amazement – been…

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Sauvignon blanc day: 9 to try

To mark international sauvignon blanc day, Peter Ranscombe reviews examples from Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa. TIME after time, sauvignon blanc keeps topping the charts as the UK’s favourite white wine. Just before the pandemic, Majestic Wine was the latest retailer to shine a light on the grape’s phenomenal success. Sauvignon was its best-selling…

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