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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Fun, conservation, art and education at Dawyck

While stormy weather has heralded the start of season for Dawyck Botanic Garden, near Stobo, in the Scottish Borders, the coming months offer an array of events, exhibitions and conservation highlights. Dawyck is traditionally a key place to visit for the Scottish Snowdrop Festival and this year is no exception with swathes of Galanthus lining…

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A recipe with a difference – have you tried horse meat?

When Fred Berkmiller first suggested putting horse meat on the menu in his Scottish restaurants 20 years ago, he was laughed out of town. Now his customers can’t get enough of unusual cuts of meat. ‘If I’d tried to serve heart, horsemeat or lambs’ testicles in the 1990s, I would have been told no chance,’…

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Love is in the air at The Ivy on the Square

It has long been known that the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, and these words of wisdom could not apply more to The Ivy on the Square’s latest offerings. With the arrival of a special installation, sweet treats and cocktails, you and your loved one can indulge in some epicurean delights this…

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Apple, bramble, honey and oats in a tasty recipe

Our selection of tasty recipes with craft whisky and food pairings from independent restaurant Fhior and Tullibardine Whisky concludes. The Tulli at The Table partnership showcases the diversity of the single malt whisky and explored non-traditional flavour pairings between the spirit and Edinburgh based restaurant. The partnership between Fhior and Tullibardine sees chef patron at…

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Designers convert listed garage into restaurant

Glasgow-based Mosaic Architecture and Design have given Ka Pao, the new South East Asian restaurant housed in the basement of the recently converted Botanic Gardens Garage in Glasgow’s West End, a distinct look and feel to complement its menu. Run by the company behind the popular Kelvingrove restaurant Ox and Finch, Ka Pao, which accommodates…

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Stylish waterfront brasserie to reel-in foodies

An ambitious new venture is set to breathe life into a prominent historic site overlooking Newhaven Pier – at a location fast becoming one of Edinburgh’s foodie destinations. Due to open in mid-February, Pier Brasserie will bring a warm, contemporary bar and brasserie into the former Prezzo, within the renowned old fishmarket building in Newhaven,…

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A delicious recipe from whisky and dining pairing

An award-winning whisky is showcasing the diversity of craft whisky through food pairings with independent restaurant Fhior. The Tulli at The Table partnership showcased the diversity of the single malt whisky and explored non-traditional flavour pairings between the spirit and Edinburgh based restaurant. The partnership between Fhior and Tullibardine started with the development of a…

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Tattu launches new daytime dining menu this month

Chinese restaurant Tattu marks the start of a new month with the launch of its new daytime dining experience – Taste of Tattu. Taste of Tattu in Edinburgh features a hand-picked selection of signature small and large plates, as well as some of the restaurant’s favourite desserts, that promise to deliver a captivating new offering.…

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Robson Green to cast off 2020 River Dee fishing season

Anglers from across the globe will be casting their hopes on winning a coveted trophy recognising the best catch on the River Dee. The new trophy is commissioned by David Littlewood, owner of Tor Na Coille Hotel at Banchory on Royal Deeside, and is a stunning salmon sculpture made from old pennies and other coins.…

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