8 reasons why Edinburgh’s chippy scene is a world-beater Matthew Dunne-Miles November 9, 2015 Food Stuck for dinner options in the Capital? Of course, there's plenty of new exciting eateries constantly popping up and many Michelin-starred city favourites offering the best of Edinburgh fare. But spare a...
Can haggis producers beat the American ban? Matthew Dunne-Miles November 9, 2015 Food, Producers But plans to 'tweak' the age old recipe could mean that Scottish producers would be able to side-step the ban and tap into a market potentially worth millions. The product was initially deemed illegal in...
Stewart Brewing to host Summer Beer & Food Festival Matthew Dunne-Miles July 20, 2015 Craft Beer, Drink The Summer Beer & Food Festival is set for 1 August and will take place at the Stewart Brewing brewery - with plans for live music and a fine selection of craft beer and local food. The Edinburgh-based...
Crowdfunding bid for Inverness craft beer pub Matthew Dunne-Miles June 25, 2015 Craft Beer, Drink, General MacGregors Bars is looking to be at the forefront of the current 'craft beer revolution' seen across other venues such as Glasgow's Drygate brewery and Edinburgh's recently opened OX184. The plan is to...
Mansion home of Drambuie family on sale for just under £1 million Matthew Dunne-Miles June 25, 2015 Drink, General The Victorian country house in Linlithgow, West Lothian, belonged to the late Georgina MacKinnon – once the chairwoman of the Drambuie company. She was responsible for the worldwide popularity of the whisky,...
Scottish seaweed set to be next ‘global food trend’ Matthew Dunne-Miles June 12, 2015 Food, General Praised for is health benefits and great taste, it appears that Scotland’s seaweed is set to be among the next global food trends, according to VisitScotland and seaweed experts Mara Seaweed. With the...
7 of the best themed bars, pubs and restaurants in Scotland Matthew Dunne-Miles March 30, 2015 Beer Features, Drink, Food Your weekend local doesn't have to be a drab affair, there's plenty of bars and diners across Scotland channelling themes to lighten up your food and drink options. Picking a theme doesn't equate to a drop...
5 great Scottish coffee roasters for you to try Matthew Dunne-Miles March 30, 2015 Drink, Farming Producers, Food, General, Industrial Producers, Producers It's a fair argument that the UK as a whole has never before been this switched on to good quality coffee. Gone are the days of 70-style cafes dishing out a tablespoon of brown chalk into piping hot...
5 of best Edinburgh eateries for vegetarians and non-veggies alike Matthew Dunne-Miles March 17, 2015 Food The age-old conundrum of how to tackle dating/socialising when you may be ethically troubled by a visit to a meaty burger shop. Veggie restaurants used to be a minimal selection of sad-looking carrots, or a...
Best breakfast spots to try in Edinburgh Matthew Dunne-Miles March 17, 2015 Food Often your morning routine can become a bit of a regimented slog: ten minutes for a shower, one minute to boil the kettle, forty seconds to awkwardly sip at piping hot coffee. That's why those brief windows of...