Posts Tagged ‘lunch’
A delicious haggis wellington to try at home
Christmas is the perfect time to enjoy food and really indulge ourselves. Here’s a twist on an old favourite, to make the perfect Sunday lunch, in a recipe from Macsween. Producing more than 1334 tonnes of haggis this year alone, Macsween of Edinburgh has seen immense growth over the past year with an increase of…
Read MoreOne of One whisky auction raises £3 million+
More than £3 million has been raised for good causes, after the Scotch whisky industry came together for a charity auction. Over 40 exceptional whiskies and experiences found new owners from all over the world on December 3, when the first in a series of auctions under the banner The Distillers One of One took…
Read MoreHayley Mills to speak at the latest literary lunch
The Royal Scots Club are delighted to announce their next Literary Lunch featuring Hayley Mills. The daughter of Sir John Mills will be discussing her new book Forever Young, a memoir of the first 21 years of her fascinating life. Hayley, who won an Oscar for her role in Pollyanna, went on to make such…
Read MoreCharles Heidsieck: Launching pinot noir at Monachyle Mhor
Champagne house Charles Heidsieck chose Monachlye Mhor at Balquidder for the launch of its still red wine, with Peter Ranscombe tagging along for some foraging. TRAMPLING through the woods near Balquhidder with Tom Lewis and Nick Nairn, it’s easy to see why the two chefs love this part of Scotland so much. From mushrooms and…
Read MoreLe Clarence: Two-star food to match grand cru wine
Le Clarence restaurant in Paris combines two-star Michelin food with wines from Haut Brion, one of Bordeaux’s five most famous chateaux, writes Peter Ranscombe. “THERE’S more that unites us than divides us”. Those words were echoing through my mind as the Eurostar train hurtled through Northern France. Looking out at the farms and fields, I…
Read MoreShort story collection is a great little read
Edinburgh Shorts is a collection of 16 short stories set in the city of contrasts that is Edinburgh. The characters and their lives are as varied as the setting and the versatility of the stories holds the interest of the reader with ease. The charm of this book is that the stories are short enough…
Read MoreNext literary lunch will step back in time
The Royal Scots Club have announced their next Literary Lunch on the theme of history. This event will feature Victoria Schofield, who will be discussing her journey from journalist to military historian and what led her to write about Kashmir, Afghanistan, Wavell, The Black Watch and her lifelong friendship with Former Pakistani Prime Minister, Benazir…
Read MoreScotland’s newest poetry festival is nearly here
Push The Boat Out, Scotland’s newest and most boundary-bending poetry festival, has revealed its online and hybrid event. Taking place from October 15–17 within the creative hub of Summerhall, Push The Boat Out will be the second poetry festival ever to be held in Scotland and has already been making waves for its mission to…
Read MoreBorders Book Festival reveals its big name guests
A host of literary and political giants are among the highlights of the 2021 Baillie Gifford Borders Book Festival. This year’s event is being held in November at Ed Miliband, home of Sir Walter Scott, whose 250th anniversary is being celebrated throughout the year. Writers Hilary Mantel and Alexander McCall Smith, crime-writing royalty Ian Rankin,…
Read MoreIncredible lots for auction with the Atlantic Salmon Trust
The Atlantic Salmon Trust is preparing to hold its annual auction. Through sound-science and ground-breaking research initiatives, the Atlantic Salmon Trust is on a mission to safeguard a future for wild Atlantic salmon and sea trout and provide river managers and policy makers with the vital information to better protect them. In order to deliver…
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