Food and Drink
New campaign aims to get younger Scots cooking
Two of Scotland’s finest ingredients, Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI, are set to be in the spotlight in the coming weeks as Quality Meat Scotland launches its new Make it campaign. The campaign is directed at 18-39 year olds in Scotland and aims to give these consumers the confidence and reassurance to choose…
Read MoreSpring has sprung at the Printing Press Bar & Kitchen
At Scottish Field HQ, we’re all ready for spring. Daffodils are turning their golden faces to the office window, splashes of colour are being reintroduced to people’s wardrobe and there’s a sense in the air that life is about to receive an almighty injection of springtime energy. Easily one of the best things about the…
Read MoreBest Restaurant Experience in Scotland is named
Edinburgh restaurant l’escargot blanc was crowned Best Restaurant Experience at the Scottish Thistle Awards national final. The Scottish Thistle Awards are Scotland’s premiere tourism and hospitality awards, organised by VisitScotland and supported by a panel of industry representatives, was held at Edinburgh International Conference Centre. For over 25 years the awards have been honouring individuals,…
Read MoreEdinburgh Food Festival dates for 2020 revealed
Edinburgh Food Festival will be making a splash with Scotland’s official Year of Coasts and Waters at this year’s annual foodie event. It will take place at Assembly George Square Gardens over 10 days from Friday 24 July until Sunday 2 August. This year, Edinburgh’s only free, city-centre food festival will include a series of…
Read MoreMackie’s scoops a cool profit with ice cream and chocolate
Soaring chocolate sales and ice cream growth that bucked a wider market decline have combined to help a leading Scottish food brand achieve record revenues. Mackie’s of Scotland has recorded a 20% increase in annual turnover to £16.7 million with a 60% spike in operating profits to £2.1 million, for the financial year ending May…
Read MoreScotland’s biggest coffee party returns
Visitors planning to attend the Glasgow Coffee Festival have their last chance to snap up an early bird ticket. The city’s biggest caffeine kick of the year will take place at the Briggait with an all-new format on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May. Organised by Dear Green Coffee Roasters, the two-day event will showcase…
Read MoreNew restaurant and bar Glaschu to open in historic venue
A new restaurant and bar is to open at Royal Exchange Square in Glasgow. Glaschu will bring a taste of modern-Scottish fine dining and a sophisticated new bar to the heart of Glasgow at the end of March. Launching on the premises of The Western Club, Glaschu will offer an enticing brunch, lunch and dinner…
Read MoreA trip to remember: eating and drinking my way around the South of Scotland
As we approach the end of February, the good intentions folk set out in the new year might have all but dried up. While I pledged – along with many others – to focus on becoming healthier and more active, I also made it my mission to explore more of Scotland in 2020. Like most…
Read MoreSupermarket boost for Scots seafood firm
Leading Scottish seafood company, Loch Fyne Oysters, has been given a boost after expanding its supermarket deal with Waitrose & Partners. Salmon lovers will now be able to buy the prestigious, traditional hand-sliced Bradan Orach smoked salmon at almost 130 stores across the UK. The award-winning traditional Highland salmon adds to Waitrose’s offering of Loch…
Read MoreA year as the ethical carnivore comes full circle
Louise Gray looks back at what she learned in a year only eating animals she had killed herself. The stag was lying down, his face turned towards me, his chin almost resting on the ground, having a wee midday snooze. ‘Go for his neck,’ said the stalker. ‘I can’t,’ I said. ‘It’s hidden. I’ll have…
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