Food and Drink
The hunt is on for Aldi’s next top Scottish product
The search returns as part of Aldi’s commitment to increase its range of Scottish products to over 500 by the end of 2021. Applications are now open to find Aldi’s Next Top Product in Scotland. The search will help uncover exciting new products and has been re-launched as part of the supermarket’s commitment to increase…
Read MoreThis artisan juice business is based on core values
Artisan apple juice is squeezing its way into the soft drinks market. Cuddybridge Apple Juice make small-batch artisan juices in the splendid setting of a courtyard in Kailzie Gardens at Peebles on the banks of the River Tweed. ‘It’s a glorious place to squash apples,’ says Graham Stoddart, the man behind the juice. ‘It’s so…
Read MoreA boost for tablet and macaroon bars in Scotland
A Scots firm has been given a sweet boost, after securing sales to a leading retails. Lees of Scotland’s tablet and macaroon bars are set to go on sales in 58 M&S stores across Scotland this week, their first listing with the retailer. Bert Croll, sales director at Lees of Scotland said: ‘The macaroon bars…
Read MoreEdinburgh New Town Cookery School marks 10 years
The trainer of professional chefs, the Edinburgh New Town Cookery School is marking 10 years in business with the launch 10 new courses. Since opening, the School has run over 2,500 courses, teaching more than 12,000 professionals, beginners and keen amateurs to cook who between them they have enough cracked eggs to make sufficient mayonnaise…
Read MoreAn evening of indulgence at Malmaison Edinburgh City
Like it or loathe it, more tourists are visiting Edinburgh than ever before. Whether these folk have come from the other side of the world or ventured fae Kirrimuir for a wee city break, they all need a place to rest their heads. And now there’s a new kid on the block – St Andrews…
Read MoreTake heart when love is in the air at the Ivy
Love is in the air at The Ivy on the Square this February with the arrival of a special installation, sweet treats and cocktails, just in time for Valentine’s Day. From Wednesday, 5 February, the restaurant’s entrance will be adorned with an eye-catching floral ‘Love Promises’ installation, inspired by the iconic ‘Ponts des Arts’ bridge…
Read MoreBrewery hits its funding target in just 19 days
A Scottish craft brewery has smashed its £600,000 target in just 19 days to crowdfund an international expansion. Female run, fast-growing, north-east brewery WooHa has raised the total in just 19 days from a crowdfunding campaign designed to ‘give everyone a little WooHa’. WooHa Brewing Company, based in Kinloss in Moray, launched the crowdfunding campaign…
Read MoreCelebrating Burns Night – the M&S way
The Burns Supper is one of Scotland’s most famous and long-lasting food staples – you can’t go wrong with haggis, neeps and tattis. In recent years, we’ve seen the arrival of the vegetarian haggis on the market, providing an alternative to the usual fare. However, this year, M&S are offering a mixture of the old…
Read MoreScotland’s grey squirrels are a meat worth considering
Scotland faces a constant battle to control its grey squirrel population, so the option of trying this humanely managed free-range wild meat is worth considering. In my year eating only animals I kill myself, I have tried to find sources of meat that do not damage the environment. In the case of grey squirrel, I…
Read MoreScots chocolate offers contemporary take on Valentine’s
A Scots chocolatier has launched its Love Is Simple Collection featuring a design by British artist Thomas Payne. COCO’s Love Is Simple Collection stems from The Art of Chocolate’s collaboration with the contemporary artist. Symbolising the love affair between chocolate and art, which characterises the brand, all three Love Collections launch in time for Valentine’s…
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