TorraMor: The innovators behind a new sustainable fashion brand

Alex and Jane Brewster have been nurturing the landscape at Rotmell Farm, just outside Dunkeld, in the heart of Highland Perthshire for many years.  Rotmell dates back to the 1790’s and was built as a show farm by the Duchess of Atholl.  Since its inception it has been a place of innovation and modernisation. While…

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REVIEW: Prestonfield’s glorious Autumn Harvest Afternoon Tea

A nice cup of tea. In our house, few traditions are quite as sacred. After all, is there anything as restorative as a strong brew served in a tactile mug, and enjoyed in good company? I pondered the power of a good ‘cuppa char’ as we drove towards Edinburgh’s Prestonfield House, an unapologetically luxurious five-star…

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Edinburgh cocktail bar named one of the best in the world

An Edinburgh cocktail bar is toasting its success after being named one of the best cocktail bars in the world.  The 2023 global list, compiled by ‘The World’s 50 Best Bars’, includes the most popular bars across the world from speakeasies to classic drinking dens. Panda & Sons, a speakeasy-inspired bar on Queen Street came…

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Introducing X MUSE: Scotland’s First Blended Barley Vodka

If you’ve been seeking a truly exceptional vodka experience, look no further than X MUSE (pronounced ‘tenth muse’). This exquisite spirit is a tribute to Scotland’s rich heritage of spirit making, blending two heritage barley varieties, Plumage Archer and Maris Otter, with pure, pristine water sourced from an ancient aquifer within the heart of the…

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House of Bruar help tackle food poverty

The House of Bruar is joining forces with The Country Food Trust in a bid to help tackle food poverty in Perthshire. On 21 and 22 October the luxury store will host The Country Food Trust with the charity selling a selection of its nutritious food pouches at the shop. The Country Food Trust will…

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Producer’s Corner: Joe Sykes from Joelato

While many people dream of giving up the day job to turn their hobby into a business, not many actually do.  But someone who did take the plunge is Joe Sykes, turning his love of making gelato at home into a thriving artisan business.  The 40-year-old had fallen out of love with his day job…

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West Lothian Teenager Wins Inspirational Young Person Award 2023

A teenager from West Lothian has won this year’s NFU Mutual’s Inspirational Young Person Award.  Sophie Mackenzie, a 19-year-old hotel supervisor won the award which honours those who own, work or study in the food and drink sector. With a prize of £500, the award aims to highlight not only the contribution young people make…

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Brooch made by the Bohemian craftsman Karel Nekola to go on display

A ceramic brooch made by the Bohemian craftsman who created an iconic Scottish pottery brand is being exhibited near where he worked. The floral-patterned keepsake, which Wemyss Ware designer Karel Nekola gifted to his wife more than 100 years ago, is being loaned to Kirkcaldy Galleries by his granddaughter. The brooch’s vibrant cabbage rose motif…

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Game heroes: Nominations open for the 2024 Eat Game Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Eat Game Awards – a celebration of those who promote game meat. The awards, which launched in 2017, have grown year-on-year, with more suppliers, chefs and influencers now on the scene. There are eight awards open for nomination and people are being asked to put forward those in…

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