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...
Rare whisky created by adventurers who swam with cask around Islay’s coastline visiting distilleries Scotsman Food and Drink Staff April 29, 2018 Drink, General, In the News, Whisky The blend was created following the world's first circumnavigational swim of the 100-mile coastline of Islay, Inner Hebrides. Explorer's Cask is made up of whisky from all eight of Islay's operational...
7 of the best places for dessert and sweet treats in Glasgow Alex Watson April 17, 2018 Food, General Whether you prefer ice cream, doughnuts or something more refined, we all like to indulge in dessert now and again. Here are some of the best places to go for dessert in Glasgow. Loop &...
9 of the best places to take the kids for lunch in Edinburgh Alex Watson April 9, 2018 Food, General Reds With an on-site soft play area for toddlers and an indoor climbing from for children over the age of two, Reds in Portobello is a healthy cafe offering plenty for both kids and adults. Visit: 254...
