New tapas menu launches at dine-in grazing experience

The Olive Boardz in Glasgow is adding to its current offering of take-away and dine in grazing, to introduce a new tapas menu. The Olive Boardz is the first dine-in grazing experience in Glasgow, which brings diners a selection of hand crafted edible designs to graze on, in a fun and vibrant setting. The business…

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Head chef to take on Gleneagles Townhouse post

Ahead of its official launch in spring, Gleneagles Townhouse has announced the appointment of head chef, Jonny Wright. He will lead the culinary offering across the 33-room hotel, members’ club and all-day restaurant, The Spence, on St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. Jonny, 34, returns to Scotland with over 16 years’ experience including stints as head chef…

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Scots fish and chip shops faced with closure

A Scots restaurateur is backing a UK-wide campaign to help save Scottish fish and chip shops under threat of closure due to rapidly escalating costs. Carlo Crolla, 47, owner of East Coast Fish and Chips and East Coast Restaurant on North High Street in Musselburgh has teamed up with the National Federation of Fish Friers…

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Judges revealed for Cardrona Club cocktail comp

Cardrona Distillery have revealed the names of the seven UK judges for their inaugural cocktail competition – and a trip to New Zealand awaits for finalists. In Cardrona Club, bartenders are invited to create a signature cocktail with the Cardrona Distillery product of their choice, highlighting the unique nature of the spirit. Cardrona’s spirits include…

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A bungalow with stunning views and a summerhouse

An attractive riverside bungalow in the Scottish Borders has been brought to the property market. Presented by Paton & Co, Teviot Bank is a charming four bedroom detached family home situated in a tranquil position in the popular and peaceful village of Roxburgh, in the heart of the Scottish Borders. The property sits in an…

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Fun, games and a storm at Scottish caravan park

Life at the Pettycur Caravan Park continues on our TV screens tonight. On Fife’s coast, three generations of the Wallace family built and now run one of Scotland’s biggest caravan parks, mucking in whatever the job. The staff who help them are like extended family – from the bars and restaurant manager to the maintenance…

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‘Free’ kids menu launches for the half term

Five of Edinburgh’s most popular family-friendly restaurants and bars have launched a ‘free’ kids’ menu in time for the February half term holidays. Running from February 14–18, McLarens on the Corner in Morningside, Cold Town House and The Black Bull in the Grassmarket, The Fountain in Fountainbridge and Badger & Co on Castle Street in…

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Restaurant’s January sale runs through February

Award-winning, family-owned bar and restaurant, The Mercat Grill in East Lothian is extending January sale for the whole of February. For £17.50 per person, customers will get a two-course meal, from a special, select menu which includes a starter and main. All dishes are made from fresh, quality produce and locally sourced whenever possible. Owner…

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BREAD STREET REVIEW: Gordon Ramsay return to his roots

Rosie Morton meets with Chef Gordon Ramsay to chew the fat about Scotland, its fare and its people, and tries out his new culinary venture in Edinburgh’s St Andrew Square… ‘Obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated.’ It’s a quote that has stuck with me since I was a rowing-mad teen,…

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The Krabby Patty’s secret recipe revealed

Do you ever find yourself watching your favourite film or TV show, and wish that you could recreate one of the dishes they’re enjoying? Wren Kitchens previously put a call out for YOU to make a fictional delicacy, from Buddy’s Candy Pasta in Elf, to Krabby Patties from SpongeBob SquarePants and had many wonderful entries.…

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