Scotland’s biggest chippie opens its doors in Edinburgh

Scotland’s biggest fish and chip restaurant has opened on Edinburgh’s Victoria Street.   The 300 – cover Bertie’s Restaurant and Bar in Edinburgh’s Old Town is the group’s first foray beyond the Italian food markets, having opened their first restaurant in 1970 in the Leith neighbourhood. The 11’000 sq.ft restaurant in the former St John’s Church offers…

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Winter garden bar launches at The Botanics

The Gateway Restaurant at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is transforming its outdoor area in to a winter wonderland, with a new bar opening in time for the festive season. The Winter Garden Bar at The Botanics offers a cosy spot for guests to enjoy a Christmas drink during December. Coinciding with the start of…

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15 Scots showcase craftsmanship at London event

Craft Scotland have revealed the designers and makers selected to be showcased at Collect, the international art fair for modern craft and design in London. From 28 February to 3 March 2019, the Craft Scotland gallery will showcase covetable artworks in silversmithing and goldsmithing, furniture making, ceramics, glass and metal. A mixture of established artists…

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Eden Mill pop up at stores in England and Wales

Scotland’s award-winning gin and whisky distillery Eden Mill is expanding into the English and Welsh markets after securing a Christmas partnership with Debenhams. Eden Mill reached agreement to let customers sample and buy products in pop-up shops at 40 branches of the high street retailer during December. Favourites this year include the classic 12 Gins of…

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Give smoked salmon a seasonal twist

This recipe for gin cured smoked salmon is the ideal starter for a dinner party. Not only is it a simple recipe that you can prepare in advance, but also looks fantastic! The orange gin and spices add a unique and deliciously festive flavour to the salmon. The recipe is also a lovely dish, which…

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Opening date for new Edinburgh restaurant

Edinburgh-based Vittoria Group have today revealed the opening date and menu for their latest new eaterie, Bertie’s Restaurant & Bar.  The 300-cover Bertie’s restaurant in Edinburgh’s Old Town will open on Monday, 10 December, and will be the group’s first foray beyond the Italian food markets, having opened their first restaurant in 1970 in the Leith neighbourhood.…

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Dark Art Gin is all set to rise in former school

A bid to create a new craft gin company and distillery in Kirkcudbright has won the inaugural Guy & Co-creation Award. The idea for the Dark Art Gin company was submitted to the competition by Andrew Clark Hutchison, a former banker who spent 12 years of his career specialising in the food and drink sector,…

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Enjoy a G & (afternoon) T – with a difference

If you can’t spoil and indulge yourself with a gin afternoon tea this festive season, then when will you ever find the time? A festive afternoon tea in the sumptuous surrounds of the Blair Castle Ballroom is on offer this Christmas, with a gin cocktail tailored to your palate. The historic venue will open its…

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Isle of Skye Distillers launch Misty Isle Vodka

A Portree-based distillery has launched the first vodka to be produced on the Isle of Skye. Misty Isle Vodka is the newest member of the premium spirit family from Isle of Skye Distillers, and the first vodka to be distilled on the island. Triple-distilled in small batches at 40% ABV, Misty Isle Vodka is crafted…

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Marking St Andrew’s day with Eden Mill whisky

Eden Mill has today announced the release of its new 2018 single malt whisky in celebration of St Andrew’s Day. Retailing at £79, only 3,200 bottles of this special spirit, from the popular Scottish gin and whisky distiller, are available; with less than 2,000 available for sale in the UK. The first ever delivery of…

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