Posts Tagged ‘haggis’
Whisky and Burns at two very distinct events
Glenfiddich whisky will be taking over London’s most imaginative rooftop destination for the city’s biggest Burns Night celebration. In honour of the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns, the Skylight at Tobacco Dock rooftop will undergo a makeover from the multi award-winning distillery, bringing with them signature whisky tipples. Entertainment, aside from the rooftop ice rink,…
Read MoreScotland’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…
Read MoreQuestions on Scotland are given answers
Q What is the deepest loch in Scotland? A Loch Morar is located in the North West Highlands of Scotland in Lochaber. It has a depth of approximately 310 metres (1,017 feet), making it the deepest body of freshwater in Britain and the third deepest in Europe. Loch Morar is also the fifth-largest loch in…
Read MoreWhisky and Burns will unite for the Bard’s birthday
The Isle of Raasay Distillery is bringing together two of Scotland’s finest exports. The distillery is hosting a Burns and Whisky Weekend a stone’s throw away from where acclaimed Scots poet Sorley Maclean was born. The offering includes a two-night stay for two including all meals, checking in Friday 25 January, checking out Sunday 27…
Read MoreOpening 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.…
Read MoreMackies have got it licked – 7.3 million times over!
A cool 243,800 litres of ice cream – the equivalent of 7.3 million licks or 3000 bathtubs – have been consumed in the first year of a much-loved brand opening its first parlour. Things are looking sweet for Mackie’s of Scotland’s 19.2 parlour since it opened its doors back in December last year, with 210,000…
Read MoreWhy not try this haggis spice shortbread recipe?
Everyone loves a tasty treat – especially if it’s Scottish! Scottish Blend, a brew specially blended for Scottish water, have teamed up with independent Scottish bakery, Pinnies and Poppy Seeds to create five special shortbread flavours. Shortbread extraordinaire, Jennifer Hunter, runs her own bakery in Edinburgh, and has created a set of five bespoke homemade…
Read MoreA special haggis recipe for St Andrew’s Day
In Scotland, we love our food – we can’t deny it. We love the huge numbers of international cuisine which have come to Scotland over the years, as well as our own fine fare. To mark St Andrew’s Day, Giovanna Eusebi of the award-winning Eusebi Deli in Glasgow has created a fusion of Scottish and…
Read MoreAbbey Whisky Bar announces festive menu
One of Edinburgh’s favourite local pubs, The Abbey Whisky Bar specialises in whisky, traditional ales and fresh Scottish fayre – and the release of their latest festive menu has got our mouths watering. From hearty Scottish dishes like haggis, neeps and tatties to Christmas classics like traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings, you’ll find a delicious meal…
Read MoreMeet 10 of Scotland’s unsung sporting heroes
Scotland has had its fair share of unexpected sporting successes over the years. Here, we celebrate ten of the most obscure and least-known Scottish champions. 1. Stone skimming, haggis hurling and tiddlywinks The World Stone Skimming Championships has seen eight overall Scottish world champions since the year 2000. In 2016, the Haggis Hurling champion and world record…
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