Try this recipe for mocha parfait and toffee ice cream

Craig Millar’s @16 West End in St Monans has established itself a reputation for its quality seafood. Craig said: ‘I think the emphasis is more on the quality of the produce rather than the amount of produce now, letting the food speak for itself. ‘That’s what we aim for here. There are three of us…

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Chef’s roast aubergine recipe treat for foodies

Working with local suppliers and farmers, head chef David Hetherington creates delicious menus at The Bridge of Orchy Hotel using seasonal locally sourced Scottish ingredients. He is leading the hotel in its mission to create a foodie haven in the Highlands, serving up the very best in local produce. David said: ‘For those of you…

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Flexitarian menu offering every diet option launches

Vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians and omnivores can enjoy stress-free dining together with the launch of Edinburgh’s first fully flexitarian menu by Otro restaurant. To coincide with Veganuary, the award-winning Edinburgh restaurant has crafted a carefully-selected menu with eighteen new seasonal dishes to suit the widest range of dietary requirements. Otro’s Flexitarian À La Carte menu combines…

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Mixologists create masterpieces at The Gallery

A series of exclusive cocktails have been created by mixologists at The Gallery – the stylish new bar at the Chester Hotel in Aberdeen. They were given a blank canvass to create a cocktail menu for the luxurious venue, resulting in a blend of the contemporary and the classics in an exhibition that defies artistic…

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Have you tried pigeon? This is a great recipe

The Sheraton Edinburgh’s executive chef earned his stripes in the best hotels, but no matter where he travels he always returns ‘home’. They say three’s a charm and so it has proved for Craig Hart. Because despite travelling the country for more than quarter of a century, building up experience in some of the best…

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A Burns Night special from a Michelin-starred chef

One of the world’s leading chefs is coming to Scotland next month to cook a very special dinner. Jason Atherton owns Michelin-starred Pollen Street Social in London and 17 other restaurants in cities including New York, Doha and Shanghai. But on Friday, January 24, he will be in Edinburgh for one night only at Ondine…

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Dornoch Castle Hotel kick-starts its anniversary year

When it comes to making bucket lists for the New Year, there is one ‘to-do’ that should be added to everyone’s list: spend a night in a Highland castle. Whether it’s one night or a long weekend, venturing out into the fresh countryside air and returning to an historic, cosy castle for a tipple or…

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A solid sandstone home from the Edwardian era

A category B listed six bedroom colonial style detached Edwardian home is now available on the property market. Set amid beautifully maintained garden grounds and mature woodland, Green Den is presented to the market by Savills, and is a striking colonial style six bedroom detached residence built of solid sandstone in 1900 by the renowned…

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Scottish lodge with a link to Queen Victoria for sale

A Victorian granite built former shooting lodge in a peaceful countryside location is now for sale. Glendavan House was built in the 1880s, within the Cairngorms National Park, as a country retreat for Queen Victoria’s surgeon in Scotland – the eminent Professor Alexander Ogston. It is presented for sale by Savills. He engaged the services…

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A delicious recipe for steamed mussels – Asian style

At the Captain’s Galley in northern Scotland catch of the day comes straight from the sea to the plate. Chef Jim Cowie strides through his kitchen at the Captain’s Galley seafood restaurant in Scrabster, leading the way to inspect the day’s catch. In his white ice box lie hake, monkfish and tusk, all ready for…

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