Food and Drink
Strathallan School opens The Art Cafe
STRATHALLAN School in Perthshire is opening a café in its art department. The Art Café will be run by Blend Coffee, which has shops in Dundee, Paisley, and its native Perth. Strathallan’s Art Café opens to pupils, parents, and friends of the school on 28 May, coinciding with the school’s sports day and the unveiling…
Read MoreThe Drinks Bakery toasts deal to supply Waitrose
THE Drinks Bakery has signed a deal to sell its Drinks Biscuits range in 230 branches of up-market grocer Waitrose. Andy Murray, who founded his business in 2016, already supplies his biscuits to more than 250 outlets, including Claridge’s, Liberty, and Selfridges. The deal will allow Murray to double the size of his company, which…
Read MoreSay ahoy to luxury at Fingal’s Lighthouse Restaurant
Edinburgh’s Fingal has just been crowned one of the UK’s most romantic hotels. TripAdvisor users voted Scotland’s only luxury floating hotel into the top 25 most romantic places in the country to stay. So, when I was invited along to have dinner in the beautiful Lighthouse Restaurant onboard the former Northern Lighthouse Board tender ship,…
Read MoreStreet food is coming to Edinburgh Zoo
STREET food will soon be available at Edinburgh Zoo after caterer Compass signed a deal with provider Kerb. Amy Campbell, Kerb’s newly-appointed Scotland events boss, will work with local producers to increase the food and drink on offer. David Hay, managing director of Compass Scotland, said: “We’re thrilled to be working with Kerb in Scotland…
Read MoreBeer festivals name their dates
SCOTLAND is preparing for a summer of beer festivals, with events unveiled in Edinburgh and Glasgow. First up is Holyrood Distillery, which will hold the capital’s first three-day beer and whisky festival, “The Mash Up”, on 3-5 June. Breweries signed up for the event include Barney’s, Bellfield, Campervan, Cold Town, Cross Borders, Newbarns, Other World,…
Read MoreKa Pao: An Asian-inspired menu that packs a punch
After receiving a coveted Bib Gourmand award for their Glasgow restaurant, Ka Pao has opened its doors in Scotland’s capital city. Rosie Morton heads to Edinburgh’s St James Quarter to find out what it’s all about… ‘If you had to choose, which cuisine would you live on for the rest of your life?’ There are…
Read MoreScottish Retail Food & Drink Awards unveils shortlist
THE Scottish Retail Food & Drink Awards has named 140 products as finalists in this year’s competition. The winners will be announced on 31 May at The Corinthian in Glasgow. Executive chef Stewart McAllister prepared the products for the judges over the course of two days at The Corinthian. Among the Scottish Retail Food &…
Read MoreGleneagles Townhouse names opening date
GLENEAGLES Townhouse, the eponymous Perthshire hotel’s outlet in Edinburgh, has unveiled its opening date. The 33-bedroom hotel, members’ club, and The Spence restaurant will open on St Andrew Square on 6 June. The venue will initially open to hotel guests and club members, before admitting members of the public “in early summer”. Gleneagles owner Ennismore’s…
Read MoreVirgin Hotels names executive chef for Edinburgh site
VIRGIN HOTELS has selected Steven Wilson as the executive chef for its Commons Club restaurant in Edinburgh. The hotel is due to open on Victoria Street in the capital’s Old Town on 1 June. It will be the first Virgin Hotels site in Europe. Originally from Edinburgh, Wilson has almost 30 years’ experience in the…
Read MoreExports are recovering after Brexit and covid
EXPORTS of Scottish food and drink are recovering following the pandemic and Brexit, according to a report published this morning. The Food & Drink Federation (FDF) found Scotland account for nearly 30% of the UK’s food and drink exports last year, more than any other nation. Scotland’s food and drink exports rose by 15% year-on-year…
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