Food and Drink
MasterChef finalist serves up two new menus
MasterChef: The Professionals’ finalist Chris Niven, and his newly expanded team, are launching two new menus next week. Charis, also National Chef of the Year 2021 finalist and executive chef at Marine North Berwick, will showcase the new offerings from January 30, for The Lawn restaurant. A traditional afternoon tea will be available, following the…
Read MoreWalker’s in safe hands with former Scotland keeper
Former Scotland, Rangers and Aberdeen goalkeeper Nicky Walker has been appointed managing director of Walker’s Shortbread Ltd with immediate effect. Nicky joined the family firm 25 years ago, was appointed to the board in 2007 as production director and has been instrumental, working alongside his late father, Joe, in developing the company’s world-class facilities in…
Read MoreIron Brew sour beer sells out in just minutes
An Edinburgh brewery has paid tribute to the Bard and Barr’s with a Burns Night tipple like no other – an Iron Brew sour beer. Vault City, the Portobello-based modern sour beer brewery, has launched a 5.5% ABV beer based on Scotland’s other national drink, which is now sold out after being snapped up by…
Read MoreThe haggis pancake marks the Bard’s birthday
Rabbie Burns would be waxing lyrical about the latest tasty treat to celebrate his birthday. Fans of Scotland’s National Bard can tuck into a haggis pancake for Burns Night when they visit the Stack and Still pancake restaurant at the Braehead Centre tomorrow (Tuesday, January 25). The usual haggis, neeps and tatties Burns Supper fare…
Read MoreBurns Supper in a box available across the UK
Burns fans throughout the UK are in for a treat this month as haggis, neeps and tatties meals will be available outwith Scotland for the first time. A new Burns Box, created by ready meal brand McIntosh of Strathmore, will be available exclusively in Aldi supermarkets across England and Wales for a limited period, as…
Read MoreFeragaia offers an alcohol-free way of toasting the Bard
A Scottish alcohol-free spirit is offering the chance to toast the Bard without booze on Burns Night. With a nod to the national bard, Feragaia pays homage to Scotland’s artistic imprint on the world. Distilled in the Scottish lowlands, this spirit brings together 14 land and sea botanicals encapsulating a profound and unique experience –…
Read MoreEden Nil launches two alcohol-free expressions
Award-winning St Andrews distillers Eden Mill have crafted two alcohol-free expressions available in convenient, ready-to-drink cans as part of their Eden Nil range. Available in Eden Love and Rose Lemonade and Eden Original with Indian Tonic, each can is bursting with flavour and perfect for a night in with friends. Whether you’re avoiding alcohol or…
Read MoreOnce Upon a Time is the new menu at Six by Nico
In many fairy tales, food plays a magical role and brings everyday wonder to the table. Once Upon a Time, Six by Nico’s latest feasting anthology, is a spellbinding addition to the restaurant environment soaked in nostalgia and fantasy, combining fairytale stories with visionary food. Inspired by some of our most-loved fairy tales, Once Upon…
Read MoreVegan Biscoff Crunch ice cream is officially launched
A real treat awaits vegans at the launch today of Scottish luxury ice cream maker Equi’s all-new 100% Vegan Biscoff Crunch ice cream. To meet the growing demand for dairy-free ice cream, this little scoop of heaven is made with cocoa butter, coconut oil and dreamy Biscoff crunch. Teaming up exclusively with rooftop bar and…
Read MoreHaggis ice cream at iconic Scots restaurant
One of Scotland’s most iconic restaurants is taking a creative approach to its Burns Night menu this year by putting a new haggis-spiced dessert on the menu for sweet-toothed foodies from January 21-31. Head chef Scott Davies at The Three Chimneys at Colbost, Isle of Skye, has used the spices which flavour a traditional haggis…
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