Food and Drink
Scotland’s first ‘Sticky Tablet Pudding’ is launched
Scottish meal brand McIntosh of Strathmore has unveiled its first foray into the world of puddings. This delicious and distinctly Scottish update on the classic ‘sticky toffee pudding’ was dreamed up by the family firms’ in-house chefs, turning tablet from Mrs Tilly’s into a warm, sweet, buttery sauce for their light, steamed sponges. Available this…
Read MoreAn alternative to Glasgow’s Christmas market revealed
Glasgow’s Christmas market in George Square has been cancelled for 2021, but an alternative is being promised on the other side of the River Clyde. The temperature has dropped, and while snow hasn’t landed, yet, Glasgow’s biggest Winter Village will arrive in the city from November 25 2021 until January 2 2022. Promising festive fun…
Read MoreIasg restaurant to serve up spirited Scottish seafood
Luxury boutique hotel Kimpton Blythswood Square has announced the launch of ‘iasg’, a brand-new restaurant and bar serving spirited Scottish seafood at the heart of Glasgow. ‘iasg’ is the Scottish Gaelic word for fish, pronounced ee-usk. Placing provenance at the heart of their plate, iasg’s new menu is a celebration of the best Scottish seafood,…
Read MoreSmall plates are out as menu is sized up for winter
A Glasgow restaurant that brings the flavours of the world to the city – with a Scottish twist – has unveiled its new menu for the autumn/winter. Mr MacGregors, in Netherlee on Glasgow’s southside, is responding to customer feedback that small plates are out and size really does matter as they ‘size up’ for their…
Read MoreVegan chocolate advent calendars from Scotland
Vegan chocolate lovers looking to get into the Christmas spirit, look no further. Arbroath-based chocolate makers, Pure Heavenly have launched their new range of Silk Chocolate Advent Calendars, ensuring that everyone can take part in festive fun this year. These contain less than 1% sugar, and no dairy, gluten, soy or palm oil. Pure Heavenly…
Read MoreLimited edition Tequila Rose ice cream for autumn
Scottish luxury ice-cream maker, Equi’s, has unveiled a limited edition Tequila Rose Strawberry ice cream in an exclusive collaboration for Scotland. Created especially for autumn, this daring new creation is available exclusively at Insta favourite Yummy’s Desserts at both their locations – in Hampden and Baillieston, alongside Equi’s flagship Hamilton ice cream parlour from today.…
Read MoreVietnamese food group to open first Scottish location
Vietnamese street food restaurant Pho is set to open its doors for the first time in Scotland with the launch of its St James Quarter location in Edinburgh next month. The vibrant family-run business is opening on the fourth floor of The Quarter opposite Bonnie & Wild. The restaurant will provide over 20 new jobs,…
Read MoreInnis & Gunn’s new brewery plans are approved
Planning permission for Innis & Gunn’s brewery at Heriot-Watt University’s Research Park has officially been granted by The City of Edinburgh Council. Spanning a two-hectare site, the new facility will provide increased brewing capacity which will ultimately support the brewer’s continued growth, both in the UK and internationally. This will be the first major brewery…
Read MoreBake Off winner rises to the occasion with new partnership
One of Scotland’s leading homelessness charities, Social Bite, has teamed up with 2020 Great British Bake Off winner and Edinburgh local Peter Sawkins to create a limited edition brownie box as part of its Boxes of Joy delivery service. Peter’s tasty creation officially launched on 29 October and contains four brownies in two delicious new…
Read MoreMackie’s relaunches its chocolate bars
One of Scotland’s top food brands is re-launching their chocolate range with new look packaging to build on the success of its best ever year of chocolate sales. Mackie’s of Scotland have recorded over 700,000 chocolate bar sales so far this year which resulted in an 8% growth compared to the previous year. The best-selling…
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