CAMRA issues statement backing calls for Government action to reduce Scottish pub closures Sean Murphy August 21, 2019 General The Federation of Small Business has published its report Transforming Towns, calling for action to halt and reverse the closure of shops, banks and other premises in Scotland’s 479 towns. CAMRA is...
Independent Leith bakeries to host and judge ‘Leith’s Big Bake Off’ Sean Murphy August 21, 2019 In the News, Producers Hosted by Port of Leith Housing Association ahead of their 43rd Annual General Meeting, social enterprise Breadshare Bakery will join The Kilted Donut, Bakery Andante, Bad Tempered Baker and Mimi’s Bakehouse...
The Buffalo Farm launches crowdfunding bid to become Scotland’s first producer of Buffalo Mozzarella Sean Murphy August 21, 2019 In the News, Producers Star of the BBC’s ‘This Farming Life’, Steve Mitchell, wants to use his ‘Founders Club’ crowdfunding campaign to turn his buffalo mozzarella dreams into reality. The entrepreneurs's ambition is to...
Dundee-based gin distillery wins tender to supply gin to the House of Commons Sean Murphy August 21, 2019 Drink, In the News The producer of a previous winner of the Scottish Gin of the Year award, Verdant Spirits will now not only provide the gin for the House of Commons team but will also offer training and tastings. Verdant...
Aldi to showcase exciting Scottish spirits and liqueurs with a new in-store festival Sean Murphy August 21, 2019 Drink, In the News Launching from this Thursday (22nd August), the event will take place in all 87 stores across Scotland, with organisers saying it will give customers the chance to taste the "very best spirits and liqueurs...
Montpeliers teams up with BLACKBX in bid to sell more than 25,000 cocktails during the Fringe with its ‘Cocktail Club’ Sean Murphy August 20, 2019 Drink, In the News Montpeliers is aiming to sell more than 25,000 cocktails over the course of the Fringe via its “Cocktail Club”, which offers wristband holders £4 cocktails in all seven of its venues during the...
Glenallachie’s Billy Walker on the new wood range, the launch of the distillery shop and the delights of Facebook Live Sean Murphy August 19, 2019 Drink, Whisky Having sold the BenRiach, GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh distilleries - then under the umbrella of the BenRiach Distillery Company - in 2016, for close to £300 million, most people would have been forgiven for...
Scots butcher teams up up with drinks distributor J Chandler to launch Buckfast BBQ sauce Sean Murphy August 19, 2019 Drink, In the News Stirling-based butchers Rendalls signed the deal as part of a bid to promote Buckfast Tonic Wine through food. The sauce is the latest creation from brothers Jason, 37, and Garry Rendall, 34, who are...
Is Outlander star Sam Heughan launching his own whisky? Sean Murphy August 18, 2019 Drink, Whisky The Scottish actor, who plays Jamie Fraser on the show, posted a unicorn logo on his Instagram account with the tagline - "The Sassenach". Under the post, which also features the words "unique spirits",...
7 of the best places to get a burger in Edinburgh Sean Murphy August 7, 2019 Food Burgers and Beers Grillhouse (192A High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RW) The Big Daddy O! (Picture: Burgers and Beers Grillhouse) A gourmet burger joint on the Royal Mile, Burgers and Beers serves up juicy, tender...
