Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Pompadour awarded fine dining restaurant of the year
The award-winning Pompadour has scooped the Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year at the Food Awards Scotland 2019. Headed up by dynamic head chef Daniel Ashmore, the three AA rosette restaurant, which has an emphasis on classic French cooking using seasonal, locally-sourced produce, is located within the iconic five-star Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian…
Read MoreGlenfiddich’s Grand Cru is a French fancy
Glenfiddich is today releasing its latest innovation to be added to the family run distillery’s prestigious collection of aged single malts – Grand Cru. An exclusive expression that’s been matured for 23 years and finished in rare French cuvĂ©e oak casks, it blends together the finest flavours from Scotland and France, to create a true…
Read MoreSchnitzel could be one of your favourite things
Putting pork on our plates is the aim of Quality Meat Scotland’s Go Places with Pork campaign. A range of simple recipes inspired by world cuisines have been launched as part of the campaign to get the nation cooking with Specially Selected Pork. Quality Meat Scotland’s marketing manager Kirsty Fox, said: ‘When it comes to…
Read MoreWhisky exports rise but SWA fear Brexit stockpiling
The Scotch Whisky Association has revealed that exports of Scotland’s national drink grew 10.8% to ÂŁ2.19 billion in the first six months of 2019. But they fear overseas markets are looking ahead to Brexit, by stockpiling their supplies. Now, the SWA has called on the UK government to ensure certainty in future trading conditions as…
Read MoreBrexit advice video launched for European visitors
VisitScotland is ensuring that European visitors aren’t put off coming to Scotland because of uncertainty and misinformation around Brexit. The tourism organisation’s European marketing team has created a video with up to date information for EU citizens planning to travel to Scotland before and after 31 October. The video, created in six languages, covers some…
Read MoreThe light fantastic comes to Edinburgh Castle
History is set to come to life at Edinburgh Castle this winter, as the iconic landmark is illuminated with tales from Scotland’s past. A mesmerising 90-minute journey of light, sound and wonder, entitled Castle of Light, will treat guests to an evening of dazzling animations, never seen before at the castle in its 900 year…
Read MoreScots inspired to go on a cooking taste adventure
A range of simple recipes inspired by world cuisines have been launched as part of a campaign to get the nation cooking with Specially Selected Pork. As part of Quality Meat Scotland’s Go Places with Pork campaign, eight recipes that combine one of Scotland’s best-loved ingredients with flavours from countries including Spain, Brazil and Greece…
Read MoreScotland’s native oyster season has now begun
Scotland’s native oyster season opened yesterday (Sunday 1 September), with the landing of the first Loch Ryan oysters of the season. A two week race is now on to gather a tonne of native oysters, approximately 10,000, most of which will be enjoyed by the thousands of visitors travelling to Stranraer Oyster Festival, taking place…
Read MoreThe best park in Scotland is revealed
Pittencrieff Park in Dunfermline has been voted by the public as the Best Park in Scotland in Fields in Trust’s UK’s Best Park 2019. Known locally as ‘The Glen’ the nomination celebrated the diversity of Pittencrieff Park: ‘from kid’s areas to glasshouses, peacock sanctuary and historical features… rocky waterfalls, imaginative paths, well-stocked, neatly trimmed flower…
Read MoreSurrealist work bought by National Galleries of Scotland
Scotland’s national art collection has acquired its first painting by spellbinding surrealist Dorothea Tanning. This new addition to the collection has been purchased with assistance from the Henry and Sula Walton Fund and Art Fund. The captivating painting by Tanning (1910-2012), created at a turning-point in her career and kept in her possession for the…
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