Food and Drink
One Square launches new Champagne brunch
Megan Amato tries out One Square’s new Champagne brunch. There are winning combinations that stand the test of time, bucking social media trends to be firm staples in the public’s hearts and we can safely say that a glass (or bottle) of champagne at brunch is high on that list. Located across at the…
Read MoreInverclyde butcher crowned best in the UK
It’s an unassuming village on the Clyde estuary best known for its busy ferry terminal to Rothesay and a pretty railway station, newly voted the UK’s most loved station. But now Wemyss Bay has attracted another national title as McCaskie’s Butchers and Café is crowned the best butchers shop in the UK. The popular family…
Read MoreScotland’s Oldest Working Distillery achieves Butterfly Mark certification
Scotland’s Oldest Working Distillery, The Glenturret, has achieved Butterfly Mark certification. The Glenturret is defined by its outstanding quality and exquisite taste all created using handcrafted traditional methods. The Butterfly Mark certification is awarded for embedded measurable, sustainability practices across its business operations. To achieve the Butterfly Mark, companies must achieve a minimum of 50%…
Read MoreWhisky round-up: Rod Stewart’s new dram, plans for a distillery in Campbeltown, and more
Sir Rod Stewart has launched a new whisky. Wolfie’s Whisky is a blended Scotch whisky that embodies the rockstar reputation as ‘the Cockney Scotsman.’ The spirit pays tribute to his Scottish heritage, with subtle nods to Americana, and was inspired by his early days with the Faces. Distilled on the banks of Loch Lomond by…
Read MoreA delicious strawberry and cream pavlova
Chef Roy Brett, from Ondine Oyster & Grill in Edinburgh, shares his delicious strawberry and cream pavlova recipe with Scottish Field. Roy says: ‘Late Spring is by far the most exciting time of the year for all kitchens. The colourful change in produce and the distinct aromas fill the air that summer is fast…
Read MoreRestaurant review: Counter at Native
Fiona Bennett heads to Edinburgh’s Counter at Native as it launches a new natural wine and small plates menu, as well as a series of new cultural events, aptly named the Counter Sessions. We walked through Edinburgh’s grey drizzle on a Saturday evening and partially regretted agreeing to go out for the night. The thought…
Read MoreChef Nick Nairn on rising from the ashes ahead of his pop-up at the Scottish Game Fair
Chef Nick Nairn is a busy man. But the restaurateur, now 64, shows no signs of slowing down. ‘I always thought I would be retired by now but I think I am spinning more plates than ever before’, he said. In 2021 Nick had his annus horribilis. His cook school in Port of Menteith flooded…
Read MoreBest places to eat fish and chips in UK revealed as Plockton secures top spot
Plockton has been named the best UK seaside town for fish and chips – beating St Ives in Cornwall for the top spot. Situated on a sheltered bay with crystal-clear water, the Highland village was found to be the best place for a classic fish and chips. Plockton has four fish and chip shops with…
Read MoreTwo rare bottles of whisky signed by King Charles III go under the hammer
Two rare bottles of whisky signed by King Charles III could fetch up to £6,000 when they go under the hammer. Bottled in 2000, the 15-year-old Laphroaig single malt were drawn from a cask presented to the then Prince of Wales to mark his 50th Birthday. The Prince then donated the cask to the Erskine…
Read MoreWhisky expert shares his top tips for investing
Whisky has been revealed as the most profitable luxury item to invest in, according to new research. Here, House of Bruar whisky expert Martin Homola shares his top tips to investing. Research from the Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index revealed rare whisky bottles get a 373% return on investment. It means a £59.95 bottle…
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