Scotland encouraged to try its organic produce

Scotland’s farm, food producers and shops are encouraging shoppers to experience organic food and eat it as it should be. This month sees the return of Organic September, an initiative by the Soil Association to encourage the whole nation to try organic. Throughout the month shops, farms and producers are inviting everyone to join them…

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Unique Sunday brunch will now run until December

A Scots hotel’s increasingly famous International Sunday Brunch has now been extended until December due to high demand. Diners at the five-star Fairmont St Andrews’ resort are able to select as many dishes as they like from a hugely diverse and globally inspired menu, created using the finest locally sourced ingredients. Originally set to end…

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Hotels delight as it collects another impressive honour

A Scottish hotel has added another award to its growing collection. Knock Castle Hotel & Spa’s Rooftop Restaurant took the top spot in the Hotel Restaurant of the Year category at the Creative Oceanic Food Awards Scotland 2018 which was held in Glasgow this week. There was double cause for celebration as the Crieff hotel…

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Next Bowhouse Food Weekend is just weeks away

A heavenly harvest of local food and drink is coming to the next Bowhouse Food Weekend in Fife. Fife’s food hub, Bowhouse, is marking the summer harvest at its September Food Weekend with activities that celebrate local and organic food and freshly harvested grain on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September, from 10am-4pm. The line-up…

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This incredible sporting estate is for sale in two lots

A spectacular west coast sporting estate is now for sale, in two lots. Presented for sale by Savills, Balgy Lodge and Ben Shieldaig Estate in Strathcarron, Ross-Shire, offer exciting sport amidst one of Scotland’s areas of true wilderness. Extending to 3,983 acres in total, the Estate runs from the tidal shore of Upper Loch Torridon to…

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Six Scottish eating experiences make the world’s top 500

Eating fish and chips on the pebble-strewn beach of Stonehaven in north-east Scotland has been named one of the world’s top food experiences in Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Eatlist, published today. In the much-anticipated follow-up to Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travelist, Ultimate Eatlist celebrates and ranks the world’s top 500 food experiences. Whether it’s baozi in Shanghai,…

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Scottish produce at the heart of revamped hotel

Scottish produce is the order of the day at one of the capital’s favourite restaurants. Chefs at The Restaurant at The Bonham Hotel have been hard at work, creating some of the tastiest summer dishes, showcasing the best seasonal produce that the country has to offer, to celebrate more quality cuisine than ever before.. Making…

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Top 10 things to do in Aberdeen

Aberdeen, the Granite City, is Scotland’s third-most populous location, and has so much to see and do. Not only are its granite buildings impressive when they sparkle in the sunshine, but it offers so much to see and do. Here we present 10 things to explore in the city. 1. Visit the Leopard In the…

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Scot helps team set fastest Pacific rowing time

A 23-year-old who learned to sail at a Scottish school has become the youngest person to row the Pacific. Michael Prendergast, who learned his nautical skills while he was a student at Gordonstoun, completed the crossing from California to Honolulu with his three American team-mates in 49 days, 23 hours and 15 minutes. Michael undertook…

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The Urban Fox has great food and a relaxed ambiance

Located near Summerhall and the Meadows, this laid-back eatery offers flavours from around the globe and some nice veggie options. Scottish mussels; beetroot and coriander falafel; and salt and pepper squid are some of the starters on offer or you can try a selection as a sharing platter, with three priced at £12 and five…

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