Food and Drink
Cockburns of Leith opens first bottle shop in 226 years
COCKBURNS OF LEITH, Scotland’s oldest wine merchant, has opened its first shop in the company’s 226-year history. The store – which sits on Frederick Street in Edinburgh’s New Town – will run wine tastings and provide free delivery within the capital and the Lothians. Cockburns of Leith was established in 1796 by brothers Robert and…
Read MorePREVIEW: Join the supper club at Eòrna
Morag Bootland previews a new pop-up restaurant from two of Scotland’s culinary and wine stars. Eòrna – a new Edinburgh restaurant from two of Scotland’s brightest hospitality stars, chef Brian Grigor and sommelier Glen Montgomery – is set to open. The two have a wealth of experience gathered from some of Scotland’s finest restaurants, including…
Read MoreAnyone for Gin and Tennis?
Made to commemorate Eden Mill St Andrews’ partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), their new Wildcard Gin embodies the spirit of British Tennis. The gin, infused with locally sourced strawberries and raspberries, is the perfect base for any summer refreshment. The climate conscious brand has packaged Wildcard Gin in a lightweight crystal cut bottle…
Read MoreBiting back – with a midge marinade
A MIDGE marinade has been created to bite back against the scourge of the Scottish summer. Alison Blackwell, a midge expert and the creator of the online “Midge Forecast”, has teamed up with Quality Meat Scotland’s “Make it Scotch” campaign to produce the “Bite Back Marinade”. The sauce contains naturally repelling midge ingredients, including basil,…
Read MoreEdinburgh tour offers afternoon tea on wheels
GUESTS on a new Edinburgh tour can enjoy afternoon tea in leather seats while being driven around the city. SuperBus was launched yesterday by Scott Souter, son of transport tycoon Sir Brian Souter. The double-decker coach being used for the new service is a former sleeper bus and is billed as “the biggest sightseeing coach…
Read MoreScotland gears up for Father’s Day
SCOTTISH restaurants and tourist attractions are gearing up for Father’s Day this weekend. The Broughton in Edinburgh, listed as one of the Sunday Times newspaper’s top 30 places for a roast dinner, is preparing to welcome dads, grandads, and other father figures this weekend. The pub on Broughton Street is also holding its weekly quiz…
Read MoreForth Valley cafés launch reusable cup scheme
FIVE cafés in the Forth Valley have teamed up to launch a reusable cup scheme to cut down on waste. Forth Valley Food & Drink Network will distribute 4,000 free cups to customers. The Station Café in Aberfoyle, St Mocha’s branches in Balmaha and Carbeth, and Brig o’Turk Tearoom and The Broch Café in Strathyre…
Read MorePort of Leith opens its Lind & Lime gin distillery
PORT of Leith is preparing to welcome the first visitors to its new Lind & Lime gin distillery. The site, on the port’s Coburg Street, is expected to welcome 10,000 visitors each year for tours and cocktails. The new distillery includes an expanded bottling line, which can handle more than one million bottles each year.…
Read MoreAldi v Lidl: Gins go head-to-head
IT’S Aldi v Lidl, as the two German discount supermarket chains go toe-to-toe in the gin aisle. The grocers have unveiled a gin festival and the latest release in the same week. Lidl has shared details of its latest Scottish gin festival, which begins on Thursday. Eleven gins have been selected for the promotion, along…
Read MoreWhat’s on this weekend: festivals and doggy cream teas
Peter Ranscombe takes a look at what’s on this weekend in Scotland. The Law restaurant at the Marine hotel in North Berwick is sure to get tails wagging this afternoon with its beach walk and cream teas for dogs and their owners. The restaurant has teamed up with Scottish Insta Dogs and local boutique NB…
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