Food and Drink
Louise Aitken-Walker launches whisky 33 Years on from her FIA Ladies World Rally Championship Triumph
In the exhilarating world of rally motorsport, few names shine as brightly as Louise Aitken-Walker MBE. Her unwavering determination, tenacity, exceptional natural driving skill and passion saw her name carved into the annals of motorsport history. Now, 33 years on from her FIA Ladies World Rally Championship Triumph, Louise is celebrating her Scottish heritage and…
Read MoreProducer’s Corner: Kim Cameron from Gin Bothy
She’s known for her all-conquering gin which she started by accident from her kitchen in Kirriemuir, Angus. But now Gin Bothy owner Kim Cameron is turning her hand to butter-making, in a bid to keep a centuries old tradition alive. When Kim heard her local dairy was closing earlier this year, she knew she had…
Read MoreDine in the dark: Unusual dining experience raises money for Guide Dogs Scotland
Glasgow gastro-pub The Duke’s Umbrella has raised more than £2,000 for Guide Dogs Scotland after hosting a series of ‘dine in the dark’ events. The unusual dining experience immersed diners in different tastes, sounds and smells – while completely blindfolded – raising money and awareness for guide dogs. The two events raised £2,237 for the…
Read MoreUnexpectedly exquisite: Fin & Grape is different from the pack
Richard Bath reviews Edinburgh fish restaurant Fin & Grape and is blown away. During the 17 years or so when I was reviewing at least one restaurant a week, I placed an enormous premium on places that were a little different from the pack. When you eat out that often, you realise that so many…
Read MoreRecipe: A delicious Cullen Skink soup
This delicious Cullen Skink soup from the Old Manor Hotel in Lundin Links is one of the most popular dishes on the menu. Originating in Cullen, a harbour town on the north coast of Aberdeenshire, the soup was made from scrapings of beef. However, in the 1890s, as beef became expensive, and the town specialised in smoked…
Read MoreMary Berry visits Enchanted Forest as part of her new Scottish Christmas cook show
National treasure Mary Berry visited The Enchanted Forest as part of her new Scottish Christmas cookery show. The legendary cook paid a visit to the light show back in October to film for an episode in the festive series, with staff sworn to secrecy about her visit. While at the event, Mary enjoyed a short…
Read MoreBessie Williamson: The woman behind Laphroaig distillery
Beth Squires from whisky brokers and consultants, Mark Littler, takes us through the history of Bessie Williamson, the woman behind Laphroaig distillery. Laphroaig distillery on the south coast of Islay is a rugged and tranquil place with a long and fascinating history. Its modern success is the work of many employees over the years, who have…
Read MoreThe Rollercoaster: Ardbeg releases whisky from irreplaceable stock
Uniting irreplaceable stock from the distillery’s most turbulent time, Ardbeg has released a set of two whiskies called The Rollercoaster. Contained within 143 sets, these two rare cask single malts are time capsules of a bygone Ardbeg and are priced at £85,000. One was distilled in 1981 when the Distillery closed, many feared forever. The…
Read MoreRare 50-year-old bottle of whisky from Tomintoul distillery released
A rare 50-year-old bottle of whisky from Tomintoul distillery is being released – and will cost whisky lovers £10,000. Following the esteemed 1973 bottling launched in 2018, Tomintoul has now released a limited edition single cask from the same year – Tomintoul Vintage 1973, Cask No. 261. Distilled in February 1973, the rare single malt…
Read MoreChivas Brothers open guest house for whisky lovers
Scotch whisky distiller Chivas Brothers has opened a luxury Victorian guest house amid the growing demand for whisky tourism Linn House, in Keith on the banks of the River Isla, was previously only accessible via invite. Now whisky lovers can enjoy the manor with unfettered access to a permanent whisky library and fine dining prepared…
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