Food and Drink
Mackays add Pawprint to jam and marmalade labels
Scotland’s largest jam and marmalade maker Mackays have become the first food producer to show their commitment to climate action by adding Pawprint to their jars. In a bid to help the nation start each day taking positive climate action there will be a QR code linking to the free Pawprint app – providing users…
Read MoreAn art-tea afternoon with Van Gogh and The Caledonian Hotel
It’s the most talked-about event in the capital for quite some time, so a visit to Van Gogh Alive was a must for a girlie afternoon in town. When I discovered that The Waldorf Astoria – The Caledonian was celebrating its partnership with the event with a special Van Gogh Themed afternoon tea, our plans…
Read MoreStep into spring at The Ivy on the Square
This spring equinox, The Ivy on the Square in Edinburgh launches a delectable new menu embracing the flavours of spring. With a sense of freshness and renewal, guests will be taken on a journey of rediscovery with a selection of delights featuring ingredients that the new season brings to our tables. Launching on the official…
Read MoreNew owners for the Whitehouse Restaurant
The award-winning Whitehouse Restaurant in Lochaber is re-opening under new ownership. The Whitehouse Restaurant in Lochaline has recently been sold to new owners Chris and Agi Stanley Fotos. The couple are new to Lochaber but not to the Highlands as they have lived across the loch in Port Appin for several years before moving to…
Read MoreLochlea Distillery launches first seasonally inspired expression
Independently-owned Lochlea Distillery is launching the first in an annual limited edition series of whiskies inspired by the changing seasons at Lochlea Farm. Sowing Edition, which goes on sale on 21 March, follows Lochlea’s inaugural whisky which launched on Burns Night earlier this year and sold out within 24 hours. Later this year, the range…
Read MoreKing of Feasts heading for Scotland’s west coast
Scotland’s street food heroes, King of Feasts are popping up at The Gate for a St Paddy’s Day kitchen takeover this weekend. Chef Rob Casson is leaving his Auld Reekie home for a residency in Glasgow from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 March, and hungry diners should act fast if they want a bite of…
Read MoreNew awards launched by Rare Breeds Survival Trust
Scotland’s leaders in sustainable food and farming will be celebrated in a new awards programme launched by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust’s Scottish Forum. Entries are now open for the inaugural RBST Scotland Food & Farming Sustainability Awards, which will celebrate people and businesses throughout Scotland’s farming and food industry who have placed environmental sustainability…
Read MoreScots churros and ice cream bar wins national awards
Glasgow’s Loop & Scoop, the UK’s first ice cream and churro bar, has won a Gold Medal and Trophy at the National Ice Cream Championships 2022 run by the Ice Cream Alliance. The sector’s UK trade association recognised Loop & Scoop’s delicious dairy free sea salted chocolate gelato beat all comers in this, the most…
Read MoreMackie’s scoops up talented graduate for brand new dream role
A graduate has kick-started a dream career developing ice cream and chocolate in the creative heart of Mackie’s of Scotland’s family farm – where it makes its sweet treats. Hannah Beattie, 25, landed the tasty role as the NPD (new product development) coordinator and will hone her knowledge and palate as she is tasked with…
Read MoreGlasgow’s going Greek with new West End eaterie
A new Greek restaurant is to open in Glasgow’s West End. Gyros is reimagined Greek street food that combines a modern taste with traditional Greek flavours. The new ‘grab and go’ style diner on Glasgow’s Byres Road will offer a culinary trip to Greece’s boldest flavours. The menu will include an authentic Gyros selection that…
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