Posts Tagged ‘UK’
A new look for one of Scotland’s favourite whiskies
Bell’s Original Whisky has been given a new look. The UK’s second biggest blended Scotch whisky has been given a new bottle, which was launched with a £1 million media investment behind the brand’s first TV commercial in six years. The new packaging for Bell’s Original is in 70cl and 1L formats. The refreshed bottle…
Read MoreStill time to take part in Stirling’s bid for city status
Stirling Makar Laura Fyfe has joined forces with Scene Stirling to invite everyone across the area, from Cowie to Crianlarich, to unleash their creativity and share their twenty-five words for 2025. As the city’s leading poet, Laura is seeking 25-word contributions from local people (sentences, lines and phrases) for a collective poem celebrating Stirling’s rich…
Read MoreFirst whisky release from Càrn Mòr Family Reserve
Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers has announced the first release from their Càrn Mòr Family Reserve range. The 32-year-old Single Cask from Glen Garioch Distillery was distilled in 1988, when the Morrison family owned the distillery. This cask was specially selected by Brian Morrison, who has a long history with Glen Garioch Distillery, for the inaugural…
Read MoreNew facial uses Nobel Prize winning tech to reverse signs of ageing
A new facial boasting Nobel Prize winning technology has arrived at Edinburgh’s Soul Retreat. There’s always a frisson of excitement when news of a new treatment filters through to my inbox. And this time I was delighted to hear that Soul Retreat, an organic spa in Edinburgh with a focus on well-being was offering a…
Read MoreA warm winter feed with haggis shepherd’s pie
Haggis Shepherd’s Pie is, plain and simple, a hearty winter warmer. When those cold dark nights are here, sometimes you just want a bit of simplicity, which we offer this 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…
Read MoreIlluminating a Christmas Wonderland
What better way to light up the cold December nights than with some Christmas magic and cheer? This certainly is the case with Perth’s new Christmas Wonderland riverside walk. Situated just across South Street bridge, by the river at Norrie Miller Walk, it is hard to miss with the multicoloured and welcoming glow of the…
Read MoreA 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 MoreHaggis Sausage Rolls with Firecracker Sauce
We all enjoy some tasty finger food at Christmas and today we present a recipe for something a little different. The Vegetarian Haggis Sausage Rolls with Firecracker Sauce are a delicious snack to impress at any gathering, in a recipe from Macsween. Or, for a meal, cut the uncooked sausage rolls into six large pieces…
Read MoreTasty Asian-style tuna tartare bites are so easy to make
These Asian-style tuna tartare bites are a fantastic small dish to serve guests over the winter festivities. One for the sushi-lovers, this tuna tartare is incredibly simple to make, and packed with fresh Asian-style flavours – ideal to help bring on better living. Love Seafood is focusing on how seafood can Bring on Better Living, showcasing…
Read MoreA delicious sweet chilli prawn stir-fry
Fancy a stir fry that’s packed with seafood, chunky greens and just the right amount of spice? Try Love Seafood’s sweet chilli prawn stir fry, a delicious meal which will guarantee clean plates for under a £10. Blanching the broccoli in advance is a great tip, allowing the rest of the ingredients to be quickly…
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