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In a Nutshell: Chef Francesco Ascrizzi, Sotto, Edinburgh

Born in Catanzaro, Calabria, Francesco Ascrizzi moved to Edinburgh in 2013 and has worked at some of Edinburgh’s best restaurants. He joined Sotto as head chef...
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Gin Bothy unveils plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route

Scottish producer Gin Bothy has unveiled plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route.  The distillery in Glen Prosen, Angus, sits on land...
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Scotch Malt Whisky Society releases two new Taiwanese whiskies

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has released two new Taiwanese whiskies. The whisky club is shining a spotlight on the five-year-old single malt Taiwanese...
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A Dram With Graham Omand, Lagg Distillery: ‘Welcoming Ewan McGregor and gifting him his very own cask was some achievement’

From welcoming Ewan McGregor to the distillery to gift him his own cask and celebrating five years in business, it's been a busy year for...
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In a Nutshell, Chef Pier Berretta, Bonnar’s at The Scott in Edinburgh: ‘I love pineapple on pizza. I think it is genius’

Head Chef Pier Berretta takes the helm at Bonnar’s in Edinburgh, located at The Scott. He talks to Scottish Field about his favourite ingredients, his...
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In a Nutshell: Calum Munro, Scorrybreac

Calum Munro may have recently appeared on the Great British Menu, but now his focus is back home in Skye on his own restaurant Scorrybreac...


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The Glen Grant releases its rarest ever whisky – a 65 Year Old with a £39,000 price tag

When James ‘The Major’ Grant inherited Speyside distillery the Glen Grant in 1872, he brought his affinity of plants, flowers and the natural world with...
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In a Nutshell: Chef Lewis Vimpany, Lyla

Just weeks after being awarded their first Michelin star, we caught up with Lyla's head chef Lewis Vimpany to find out what he likes to...
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Formula One Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc becomes new face of Scotch whisky Chivas Regal

F1 Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has become the new face of Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal. The partnership comes following news of the spirit company...
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Recipe: Puffy Pancakes for Pancake Day

Twelve Triangles bakery shares their recipe for the perfect 'puffy' pancakes. Pioneering Edinburgh bakers Emily Cuddeford and Rachel Morgan met while working at Edinburgh bakery...
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Review: SugarBird, Aberdeen

Grant Dickie tries out SugarBird's Sparkling Saturdays. For those familiar with Aberdeen’s wine scene, you are probably already aware of SugarBird’s first location on Union...
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Review: The Seafood Ristorante, St Andrews

Chief Sub-Editor Rosie Morton returns to St Andrews in celebration of The Seafood Ristorante’s 20th anniversary St Andrews speaks to the heart of so many....

Over A Barrel: Lager with a heart

Peter Ranscombe explores how beer can be used as a force for good in his latest column for Cask & Still. IN MY second beer...
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Celebrate National Chocolate Covered In Anything Day

We've heard a lot about unusual food days but we absolutely love the idea of Chocolate Covered In Anything Day, which takes place today. After...

Gin-gle all the way with afternoon tea at Fingal

Fingal, Edinburgh’s luxury floating hotel, has teamed up with Pickering’s Gin to offer a complimentary colourful gin-filled bauble with every afternoon tea served mid-week in...
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Ice cream cakes are ideal for the festive season

A Scots gelateria has created a deliciously indulgent and innovative range of ice cream Christmas cakes. These are on sale at Jannettas in St Andrews,...

1901 Irn-Bru recipe on the shelves for Christmas

Irn-Bru is turning back the clock to reissue the popular Scottish soft drink, just as it tasted in 1901. Barr’s research and development experts have...
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Mackie’s takes the cake in its second year

More than 250,000 scoops of ice cream – or about 12.5 million licks – have been consumed at a much-loved Scottish ice cream brand’s parlour...

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