Lidl combines Burns Night and ‘veganuary’

LIDL has become the first supermarket to release its own haggis, neeps, and tatties ready meal that’s been certified as vegan. The German discounter’s dish got the seal of approval from The Vegetarian Society. Its own-brand McKinlay’s vegetarian haggis, neeps and tatties meal is available across all 104 of the chain’s stores in Scotland. News…

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Schools tuck into lamb for St Andrew’s Day

MORE than 9,800 pupils have been cooking and eating lamb donated by Scotland’s livestock auction markets as part of the “Make It Lamb for St Andrew’s Day” campaign. Organisers want Scots to associate lamb with St Andrew’s Day in the same way that we mark Burns’ Night with haggis. More than 1.25 tonnes of lamb…

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Markets donate lamb for St Andrew’s Day campaign

LIVESTOCK markets across Scotland are donating lambs to celebrate St Andrew’s Day. Campaigners want Scots to eat lamb on our patron saint’s day, in the same way that they eat haggis on Burns’ Night. The campaign, “Lamb for St Andrews Day”, is a joint effort between members of the Institute of Auctioneers & Appraisers in…

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Lorne sausage crisps go global

SCOTLAND’S humble square sausage is poised to gain new fans around the world after a deal was signed to sell Lorne-flavoured crisps over the internet. Mackie’s immortalised the Lorne sausage in a limited-edition crisp flavour that went on sale in Scotmid’s shops earlier this month. Now, a fresh deal with online retailer British Corner Shop…

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Six of the best wines for takeaways

All Peter Ranscombe‘s beige dreams came true when he paired wines with takeaways*. SOMETHING really special happens when the right wine is matched to the right food – the two components harmonise and the whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts. As we’ve seen again and again with the Wine to Dine column…

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The Auldhouse Arms – gourmet food worth seeking out

Sometimes, going off the beaten track in search of good food more than pays off. The Auldhouse Arms is located in a small rural village, just outside of East Kilbride. Originally built more than 200 years ago as a village pub, it has expanded several times over the years, and has recently had a massive…

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Nick Nairn returns to Stirlingshire with new eaterie

Nick Nairn is returning home to Stirlingshire, to open a new restaurant with his wife Julia. Nick’s on Henderson Street will open on 28 February in Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire. Set on the town’s main street, which is proudly dominated by independent shops and cafés, Nick’s on Henderson Street will be a family-friendly restaurant. Serving…

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Big Burns Supper is a huge international draw

Big Burns Supper 2020 is celebrating another wildly successful Burns bash after the ninth edition of the Festival close in Dumfries. Audience numbers were up 16% as a string of smash-hit concerts and live events brought fans from around the world to the event. Festival producers are delighted with the ongoing support from audiences, local…

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Get ready for a Burns bagel with a difference – Irn Bru!

To celebrate Burns Day, Bross Bagels have created a special bagel – with Irn Bru! They have teamed up with Fetlor Youth Club and Scran Academy on a joint partnership project to create a Burns themed bagel which will feature as their special within Bross’s Leith shop only on Saturday, 25 January, for one day…

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