Five great beer alternatives to traditional festive drinks Scotsman Food and Drink Staff December 21, 2018 Craft Beer, Drink, General Uninspired by the thought of a tot of Sherry or a glass of eggnog? Niall, who runs the Wee Beer Shop in Glasgow’s southside, has picked five great beers that are the perfect alternatives to traditional...
70% The West Room, Edinburgh, restaurant review Gaby Soutar December 21, 2018 Food, General, In the News, Restaurant Review In Venice, a glass of wine that’s drunk in a cicchetti bar, otherwise known as a bacari, is sometimes described as an “ombra” or shadow. Apparently, vendors used to sell their boozy wares on the...
Glencadam distillery in Angus submits plans to build a new Visitor Centre Sean Murphy December 18, 2018 Drink, General, In the News, Whisky The planning application, submitted to Angus Council, outlines proposals to create a brand-new visitor experience at Glencadam distillery and will involve significant investment from owners Angus Dundee...
Edinburgh’s upcoming Port of Leith Distillery company launches its first new drinks Sean Murphy November 27, 2018 General The team behind the £10 million Port of Leith Distillery, which is set to become Scotland’s first ever vertical distillery, previewed their new gin and sherry , which celebrate the maritime and distilling...
A brief history of Irn-Bru’s most controversial adverts Alex Watson October 18, 2018 Drink, General Here are some of the most questionable TV adverts the company has released over the years. American soft drinks parody (1991) First shown nearly 30 years ago, this ’90s ad parodies American soft drinks...
8 old Scottish recipes you’ve (probably) not tried Sean Murphy August 18, 2018 General With access to one of the best natural larders in the world - traditional Scottish cuisine was diverse, tasty, simple and satisfying. While some foods - including haggis, porridge and mince and tatties -...
Distillery sells out of first batch of King Billy Gin Sean Murphy July 12, 2018 Drink, General, Gin, In the News Created using Juniper Berries, Rose Petals, Vanilla pods, and of course, oranges, the gin is made in small batches of just 50 bottles by Hotham's Gin School & Distillery, with the name being an ode to...
Five of the best places for chicken wings in Edinburgh Alex Watson May 7, 2018 Food, General Here are five of our favourite places in the city to tuck into a plate of wings. Whether you like them spicy or mild, there's something for everyone. Wings Somehow simultaneously an Edinburgh institution and...
11 of the best pavement cafes for sunny days in Edinburgh Alex Watson May 7, 2018 Drink, Food, General Summer in Edinburgh if often so fleeting that we want to enjoy every last second of it - and what better way to soak up the sun than with a freshly made coffee in hand? Baba Budan Housed inside the striking...
78% Chop House Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, restaurant review Gaby Soutar May 4, 2018 Food, General, Restaurant Review 88 Bruntsfield Place is haunted by the ghost of a bad meal. I went there to review former occupant TriBeCa, a year or so ago. One of us had macaroni cheese, which was streaked with brown...
