Scots believe seafood is good for their health

New research has revealed that four times as many Edinburgh residents (23%) think seafood such as hake, mackerel, and trout is better to eat than avocados to get fit and healthy. Those living in the capital are picking fish, fruit, and wholegrain carbs as the top health foods to help them prepare for exercise and…

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Buy a drink to thank our hard-working NHS staff

Social enterprise and beer brand, Brewgooder, is hoping to facilitate a national ‘round’, inviting Scots to help them get packs of beer to the nation’s NHS workers to say thank you. The craft beer company, which already donates all of its profits to clean water projects, has created ‘One On Us’ – a platform for…

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Chef urges support of small local business

The husband and wife team behind award-winning Edinburgh restaurant Fhior are setting up an online store with a delivery scheme to help connect the public with their supplier network and support the people behind them. Scott and Laura Smith have set up an online shop and delivery service in a matter of days in order…

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Floating hotel sails off with Best Newcomer title

One of Edinburgh’s most iconic luxury hotels has been named Best Newcomer at Scotland’s Prestige Hotel Awards 2020. Fingal, which is berthed in Edinburgh’s historic Port of Leith, was awarded the top industry accolade at a grand gala awards ceremony, which took place at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow on Sunday. Voted for by the…

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Coronavirus claims the Glasgow Coffee Festival

The Glasgow Coffee Festival has been postponed after the Coronavirus outbreak. Originally scheduled to take place in early May, the event organisers have successfully secured dates for the festival to return to The Briggait later this year, with the two-day event now scheduled to take place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October. Festival fans…

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Game processor to only collect from BGA shoots

The British Game Alliance has announced that Braehead Foods of Kilmarnock will continue to only collect from BGA assured shoots next season. As one of the first game processors to sign up to the scheme in 2018, and the only BRC accredited feathered game processor in Scotland, Braehead Foods only collected game birds from BGA…

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A huge – and amazing – change in store at 111 by Nico

Glasgow’s popular, multi-award winning 111 by Nico is about to witness its biggest change to date. But rather than the usual proceedings of delicious new concept menus, this is an uplifting story of hard work and determination meeting hope and friendship. Nico Simeone will step down from the restaurant which will be taken over by…

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Give her a relaxing ‘mumcation’ this Mother’s Day

The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh is offering Mother’s the chance to treat themselves to a ‘mumcation’.  Perfect for busy Mum’s (and ladies who need to escape a hectic lifestyle), the hotel has created a number of special experiences for ladies to relax and unwind. Whether guests are looking for a tranquil wellness retreat or cocktails…

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What does 150-year-old wine taste like?

Peter Ranscombe travels back through vinous time to try a pair of wines from the Victorian era. “IT’S not every day that you get to try two 150-year-old wines side-by-side,” quipped James Davy, as he poured the sixth and final drink at a very special masterclass to mark the century and a half that his…

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A dish fit for a goddess for International Women’s Day

It’s International Women’s Day this Sunday and Glasgow Indian restaurant The Dhabba is celebrating with a dish fit for a goddess. Sthree Amanda, which is Sanskrit for women’s joy or happiness, sees rice, milk, and saffron with a milk solid sweet rolled in coconut and garnished with rose petals. It’s the latest offering from the…

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