Posts Tagged ‘wine’
Pizzeria with a difference opens its doors
Sourdough pizza pioneers Franco Manca has officially opened its first Edinburgh-based pizzeria. With fresh sourdough handmade on site every day and natural Italian wine, Franco Manca was the first pizzeria to offer sourdough pizza in the UK. Customers will be able to order one of the daily meat, veg and vegan specials or choose from…
Read MoreA whisky experience from the comfort of home
A supermarket has launched a new whisky home experience featuring Scotch whiskies. Waitrose has created the two hour experience, which showcases five whiskies from around the world. The experience shows the versatility of the spirit through simple yet impressive serves. Food pairings include salted caramel chocolate and cheese. Leading on from the success of its…
Read MoreFourth Glasgow Cathedral Festival is announced
The fourth Glasgow Cathedral Festival is taking place next month. Running from Thursday 26 to Saturday 28 September, with seven concerts, workshops and tours packed into the September weekend. As ever, the festival offers the opportunity to visit and enjoy the striking surroundings of the city’s oldest building—this year presenting a diverse artistic programme that…
Read MoreTry this delicious recipe for mountain hare
The East Haugh House hotel, near Pitlochry, is known for its fine game. Chef patron Neil McGown is an award winner for his game, having won Game Chef of the Year at the Scottish Food Awards in 2018. A keen shooer, the upshot of all the flying lead around East Haugh House is a menu…
Read MoreWitty play coming to Glasgow’s Theatre Royal
Witty, razor sharp play What’s In A Name? is to play at Theatre Royal, Glasgow next month. Joining Joe Thomas, best known for his role in E4’s The Inbetweeners, are Bo Poraj (Miranda, Musketeers), Laura Patch (Afterlife, Star Stories), Summer Strallen (Top Hat, Young Frankenstein) and Alex Gaumond (Company, Dirty Rotten Scoundrel, Matilda). What’s In…
Read MoreHopetoun was once part of a Victorian estate
An impressive home with a fascinating history is available to purchase. Hopetoun, in Blairhoyle, Port Of Menteith, Stirling, is brought to the market by Galbraith. Hopetoun once formed part of the Blairquhoille Estate which included a Victorian mansion house, built in 1852 by the Grahams which was served by Hopetoun and at that time was…
Read MoreIn excess – 10 ways to treat your hangover
Many of us enjoy a wee drink at the weekend – a dram, a lager, or a wee vodka. Banish the pain and nausea of a heavy night on the lash with these good, not so good and downright weird hangover cures! 1. The older the better For the ancient Greeks it was sheep lungs,…
Read MoreDowntime with Scottish Rugby star Ruaridh Jackson
Scottish Rugby star Ruaridh Jackson may be best known for his skills on the pitch, but turning his hand to gin-making, he and his Garden Shed Drinks Co team are taking the drinks industry by storm. Talking about growing up in Aberdeen, his rugby highlights and dream superpowers, here’s what he had to say… I…
Read MoreEight bedroom house could be the perfect home
A stunning eight bedroom house which is presented in immaculate condition is on the property market. Presented to the market by Knight Frank, this property in Abbotsford Road, Galashiels is a very stylish family home in the Scottish Borders is currently run as a boutique guest house. Maplehurst is surrounded by a beautiful garden and consists…
Read MoreDelightful amenity estate with A-listed home at its heart
An A-listed Georgian country house with the main reception rooms, eight principal bedrooms, and a number of estate cottages is for sale. Nestled within the Nairn Valley, Holme Rose is an attractive residential and amenity estate close to the Moray Firth, with lovely views overlooking the policies towards the Nairn River, presented for sale by…
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