Scotland’s Top Winter Walks For Foodies

As we approach Autumn and Winter, the memories of long summer nights fade fast, but it shouldn’t mean we spiral into hibernation.  We take a look at some gentle winter walks within a stone’s throw of some of Scotland’s best foodie destinations.   The Pierhouse Hotel & Seafood Restaurant, Port Appin, Argyll Port Appin circuit…

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Highland chef serves up new loch side dining experience on NC500

One of the Highlands’ leading chefs has unveiled a new loch side dining experience at Kylesku Hotel on the world-famous North Coast 500. Head Chef Grant Mercer and his team have launched a fresh summer menu for diners to enjoy outdoors with uninterrupted panoramic views over Loch Gleann Dubh.. Complete with glass-fronted deck and space…

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Inverclyde butcher crowned best in the UK

It’s an unassuming village on the Clyde estuary best known for its busy ferry terminal to Rothesay and a pretty railway station, newly voted the UK’s most loved station. But now Wemyss Bay has attracted another national title as McCaskie’s Butchers and Café is crowned the best butchers shop in the UK. The popular family…

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Edinburgh names ’23 for 23′

SCOTLAND’S capital has revealed “23 for 23” – nearly two dozen eateries it thinks foodies should visit this year. The list – which was produced by Forever Edinburgh, the city council’s marketing wing – includes restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and street food vendors. The guide focuses on local businesses, including A Wee Taste of Edinburgh,…

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Isle of Mull Seaweed

THE ultimate in nutrition, taste, and sustainability, harvested from pristine Hebridean waters. It’s delicious Isle of Mull Spicy Seaweed Chutney and Sweet Seaweed Chutney, made with love on the island by Tara and Angus MacPhail. Seaweed is a trendy superfood, but the truth is that cooks have been taking advantage of this ingredient for thousands…

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Tobermory Book Festival sets sail on Friday

BROADCASTER Sally Magnusson tops the bill at this year’s Tobermory Book Festival, which begins on Friday on Mull. Food and travel writer Ghillie Basan – who shared recipes in February’s Scottish Field magazine – will host a dinner on the opening night. Fellow foodies Ailidh Forlan and Sally MacColl will also discuss their work over…

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Six by Nico opens its doors in Aberdeen today

The much-anticipated Aberdeen restaurant Six by Nico opens today with the first of its ever-changing six-course menus. Nico Simeone, the renowned Scottish-Italian chef, has launched his tenth Six by Nico restaurant in Aberdeen’s Union Street in the city centre this week. Every six weeks, Chef Nico and his team will completely reinvent their food offering,…

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Gordon Castle Highland Games return next month

From runner ducks to the caber toss, the Gordon Castle Highland Games and Country Fair returns to Fochabers, Moray on Sunday 15 May. With an eclectic mix of entertainment for all the family, the community welcome the revival of the much-loved games after a two year pause due to the pandemic. Held in the historic…

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Culinary experience for art lovers in the business world

Fine Art and food will be on offer for the business community this summer at one of the year’s most highly anticipated art events, Jack Vettriano: The Early Years. This will run at Kirkcaldy Galleries from 17 June-23 October. Cultural charity OnFife has partnered with Scottish food and drinks experts Hickory to work together on…

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Haggis ice cream at iconic Scots restaurant

One of Scotland’s most iconic restaurants is taking a creative approach to its Burns Night menu this year by putting a new haggis-spiced dessert on the menu for sweet-toothed foodies from January 21-31. Head chef Scott Davies at The Three Chimneys at Colbost, Isle of Skye, has used the spices which flavour a traditional haggis…

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