Tennent’s Wellpark tackles the FIFA scandal Craig Fowler May 28, 2015 General Wellpark, Tennent's collection of online animated comedy sketches, has turned its attention to the FIFA scandal that's currently rocking the world of football. A new character named 'Fly on the Wall' – a...
Win a pair of tickets to the Edinburgh Whisky Stramash Sean Murphy May 13, 2015 Drink, General, Whisky The popular two-day experiential event – celebrating Scotland’s national drink – will return to the capital on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May. Billed as an experience full of mystery,...
Six great Scottish cheeses to try John Sinclair May 12, 2015 Farming Producers, Food, General, Producers Dunlop Cheddar Dunlop Cheddar is a fantastic hard cheese made from cows' milk by Ann Dorwood of Dunlop Dairy, at West Clerkland Farm near Stewarton. The cheese is a mild cheddar with a really buttery taste...
The Night Market returns to St Andrews this summer with Balgove Larder Sean Murphy April 30, 2015 Craft Beer, Food, General, Gin, Producers Five monthly 'Night Markets' are set to take place in St Andrews this summer. The markets will offer entertainment, local crafts, fresh food and drink from Balgove Larder as well as a selection of other...
Five of the best-reviewed Scottish restaurants Gaby Soutar April 29, 2015 Food, General, Restaurant Review Aizle Aizle is deep in the heart of Edinburgh’s St Leonard's Street, a.k.a. student land. Named after an old Scots word meaning ember or spark, the restaurant is run by husband-and-wife team Stuart...
Six alternatives to the classic lunchtime sandwich created by Scottish chefs Sean Murphy April 29, 2015 Food, General, Recipes The classic lunchtime sandwich comes in many forms, from the steadfast ham and cheese, to the classic egg mayonnaise, though these days these choices have become a little boring and are often...
Enjoy an ‘unforgettable sensory adventure’ with CREATE : EAT : WHISKY 2015 Sean Murphy April 28, 2015 Drink, Food, General, Whisky Sensory adventurers Jelly and Gin have teamed up with Haig club to create an immersive experience that aims to provide whisky fans with an unforgettable journey into the world of sensory perception and...
Scotsman food and drink weekly news round-up Sean Murphy April 27, 2015 Drink, Food, General, Producers Drink: Scapa distillery unveils new visitor centre Scapa distillery is set to open its doors to the public for the first time in its 130 year history. The Orcadian distillery, owned by Chivas...
Five pretentious restaurant trends that serve no-one Ray Philp April 23, 2015 Food, General Plates are having a Greek wedding moment. A number of eateries – mostly, the middle-market, gastropub kind – are breaking with tradition by casting dishes aside for quirkier alternatives. If you’ve...
Live: Potstill Ladies Club whisky tasting Sean Murphy April 23, 2015 General, Live Tasting, Whisky, Whisky Features Join the Scotsman’s Sean Murphy and the Potstill's Geraldine Murphy as they discuss the reasons behind the recent surge in female interest for our national drink. They will also discuss why Geraldine...
