Food and Drink
Royal Highland Showcase invites entries for championships
The Royal Highland Showcase is calling on producers from across Scotland to apply for the 2021 Scottish Championships. The championships are judged across categories for bread, dairy and handcrafts, and recognise excellence in Scottish produce. They are judged by a panel of experienced industry experts prior to the Royal Highland Showcase, taking place from June…
Read MoreSupermarket releases three new Scottish ice creams
Scottish summer ice creams have been launched at a leading supermarket. Aldi customers are set for a sweet taste of the warmer months ahead following the launch of the supermarket’s range of new ice cream flavours. Customers can pick and choose from three refreshing new ice cream creations as part of Aldi’s much-loved Strachan’s range:…
Read MoreRecruitment drive for 50 jobs in plush new food hall
Bonnie & Wild, the new food hall within Edinburgh’s St James Quarter, has begun recruiting front of house staff for its Scottish Marketplace. Kate Russell, who took up the role of Bonnie & Wild’s general manager on Monday, said her priority was to now build a highly trained team who were passionate about promoting Scottish…
Read MoreOpen the Hatch and enjoy small plates at new restaurant
Hatch, a new contemporary dining concept from the team behind The Adamson in St Andrews, will open on Monday, April 26. The stylish new restaurant on 129 South Street in St Andrews will offer a varied menu of modern cuisine with an avant-garde twist and an emphasis on unique small plate dining. To reflect the…
Read MoreLaid back Japanese dining concept restaurant to open
Japanese laid back dining concept restaurant Katsu will open in Glasgow later this month. The super-cool restaurant and curry shop will bring the flavours of Far East Asia to Glasgow City Centre. The new restaurant on West Nile Street will offer an upbeat atmosphere with a Japanese ‘Izikaya’ style of service so don’t expect any…
Read MoreBrewer and distillery unite to create a new beer
Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn has launched a limited-edition beer in collaboration with the iconic Islay based whisky maker, Laphroaig. Islay Whisky Cask is a 7.4% amber ale slowly matured in Laphroaig 10-year-old single malt scotch whisky casks – Laphroaig’s signature expression and one of the most renowned malt whiskies in the world. Just 3,400…
Read MoreScotland’s favourite takeaway foods are revealed
In the year when ordering in became the new eating out, Indian has been hailed as the Scots’ favourite dish to dig into from the comfort of their homes in 2020. The South East Asian cuisine was so popular, it made up for a whopping quarter (24%) of Just Eat’s total orders last year. With…
Read MoreStep right up to The Circus as Six by Nico returns
It’s hard not to get excited when The Circus rolls into town – and that’s exactly what’s happening as Six by Nico returns later this month. The arrival of the blue and red Big Top is quite an event with dazzling high-wire acts, clowns splattered with custard pies, jugglers, magicians and unicyclists. Inspired by memories…
Read MoreNew pickled onion crisps proving to be an instant hit
A special launch of a classic packed-lunch crisp flavour has piqued the interest of supermarket buyers across the country. Pickled Onion is the latest permanent addition for Mackie’s Crisps. Set for an initial run of 150,000 bags and with hopes of reaching more than £200,000 in sales, Mackie’s Pickled Onion will be available in Sainsburys,…
Read MoreLoch Leven’s Larder are widening their berth
With lockdown guidelines loosening, Loch Leven’s Larder is preparing to re-open its award winning restaurant, deli and retail business. The last few months have been well spent preparing a new outdoor covered eating space where visitors can enjoy dining and are able to drink in the views over the surrounding countryside and, of course, beautiful…
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