Food and Drink
Get in the mood for love with Loch Fyne’s Oyster gift box
Oysters are known throughout the world as a food of romance, with 18th century lover Casanova reported to start his day with 50 for breakfast. That’s why, in time for Valentine’s Day, Loch Fyne Oysters has unveiled a brand new gift box of 12 Scottish oysters hand-selected from the pristine waters of Loch Fyne. As…
Read MoreLindores Abbey launch charity cask to raise money for Australian wildfire victims
Lindores Abbey Distillery will auction one of its exclusive Australian casks to raise money for the victims of the devastating Australian wild fires. The cask, a 300L LPA American Hogshead, was previously filled with Australian De B ortoli 15 y/o Muscat and will be auctioned online through Whisky Auctioneer who have generously waived their selling…
Read MoreFall in love with Magnum cream liqueur this Valentine’s Day
Scotland’s leading Scotch malt whisky cream liqueur, Magnum, is now offering free delivery across mainland UK in time for Valentine’s Day. Baileys rival, Magnum, is crafted and bottled in Edinburgh and has quickly established itself as the tipple of choice for people in Scotland, the rest of the UK and around the world, who are…
Read MoreFeed your soul with a slow-grown Scottish chicken
When it comes to a roast chicken dinner, buying Scottish and choosing a slow-grown bird will satisfy more than your stomach. Roast chicken used to be a luxury enjoyed in the Easter holidays or a treat at the weekend. Some of the older generation may remember seeing chickens slaughtered in the backyard for a particular…
Read MoreFood for thought with 10 items of traditional Scottish fayre
If you think of traditional Scottish fayre, the chances are you’ll think of haggis and oatcakes. But there’s far more to Scottish cuisine –and there’s not a deep-fried Mars bar in sight! 1. Black Bun This fruit cake encased in pastry is a Hogmanay staple which is carried by first footers as a gift to…
Read MoreStylish waterfront brasserie to reel-in foodies
An ambitious new venture is set to breathe life into a prominent historic site overlooking Newhaven Pier – at a location fast becoming one of Edinburgh’s foodie destinations. Due to open in mid-February, Pier Brasserie will bring a warm, contemporary bar and brasserie into the former Prezzo, within the renowned old fishmarket building in Newhaven,…
Read MoreBe for lorne this Valentine’s Day
They say that the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Aldi’s new Love Heart Lorne sausages are guaranteed to bring a ‘slice’ of romance to the breakfast table. Aldi has made the perfect addition to a romantic breakfast in partnership with Ayrshire butcher, We…
Read MoreLess than a month to vote for Eat Game Awards finalists
The race is on to find the finest game creators in the country as voting is underway in the second edition of the national Eat Game Awards. The team behind the Eat Game Awards has been working flat out not only to bring this tasty, nutritious, free range meat to the attention of a wider national…
Read MoreVegan special bagels will keep Veganuary going
Veganuary is over but Bross Bagels have teamed up with Grams in Edinburgh to offer vegan specials for the month of February to promote veganism beyond January. The vegan specials which are both £6 are available at Grams and all Bross Bagels shops in Edinburgh. A lot of people did Veganuary and might be quite…
Read MoreLove at first sip at The Cauldron this Valentine’s Day
The team at Edinburgh’s fantasy-inspired bar, The Cauldron, has developed a menu of magical love potions that are sure to get hearts racing this Valentine’s Day. The Cauldron’s new Elixirs Menu offers lovers the chance to choose real life love potions, with special mood-improving powers. Designed with St Valentine in mind, the Damiana’s Charm, is…
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