Scran Live: Sign up for The Scotsman’s virtual Burns Night celebration Rosalind Erskine January 21, 2021 Drink, Food, In the News The Scotsman’s hit food and drink podcast, Scran, is coming to you live on video on Burns Night at 7pm. Join Scotsman food and drink writer and host of Scran, Rosalind Erskine and Scotsman heritage writer,...
“There have been enough applications to treble the population of Raasay” – distillery bosses ‘overwhelmed’ by response to job advert Rosalind Erskine January 21, 2021 Drink, In the News The Raasay distillery operator job was advertised by the business - which recently celebrated bottling their first whisky release - earlier this month and the response to the ad has left owners...
Islay whisky festival Fèis Ìle has been cancelled for 2021 Brian Ferguson January 20, 2021 Drink, In the News The Hebridean island of Islay has cancelled Fèis Ìle - its internationally-renowned Festival of Music and Malt - in the face of huge uncertainty over the impact of coronavirus restrictions when the event...
Food Heritage Scotland is looking for family recipes to support tourism – here’s how to take part Rosalind Erskine January 20, 2021 Food, In the News In a quest to uncover our hidden food heritage, people across Scotland are being asked to rummage in family recipe books, to dig out photos of food events, and to share recommendations of local produce for a...
Douglas Laing & Co offer distillery warehouse for coronavirus vaccine rollout Rosalind Erskine January 20, 2021 Drink, In the News Douglas Laing & Co has offered a brand new warehouse in Hillington, near Glasgow, for 24/7 use for the coronavirus vaccine roll-out. The empty 20,000+ sq ft distillery warehouse can accommodate over 350...
Edinburgh’s Old Curiosity Distillery lodge expansion plans for visitor centre and tasting room Scotsman Food and Drink Staff January 19, 2021 Drink, Gin, In the News The owners of The Secret Herb Garden at Lothianburn say the expansion of the Old Curiosity gin distillery could create nearly 40 new jobs at the venue over the next two years. The plans, lodged with...
BrewDog troll Donald Trump by launching petition to rename Prestwick Airport ‘Joe Biden International’ Rosalind Erskine January 19, 2021 Drink, In the News With reports that Donald Trump may fly to Scotland after he leaves office, BrewDog have started a petition to rename Prestwick Airport 'Joe Biden International'. The Scottish brewers BrewDog are known for...
Rare £1600 Rosebank whisky available to buy in surprising location Scotsman Food and Drink Staff January 19, 2021 Drink, In the News SPAR in Maggie Wood's Loan in Falkirk has sold five bottles of Rosebank Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky since last August when Rosebank Distillery first released its vintage product. Just 4350 bottles...
Glasgow’s Mamasan restaurant to launch Edinburgh delivery service Rosalind Erskine January 19, 2021 Food, In the News Edinburgh residents can soon take a culinary tour of South East Asia as Glasgow’s Mamasan restaurant launches delivery of its at-home dining experience to the capital. Mamasan, founded by Scottish...
BrewDog launch lockdown survival kit containing new and exclusive beers Rosalind Erskine January 18, 2021 Drink, In the News The BrewDog lockdown survival kit has been recently launched and contains 24 beers, including 2021 and exclusive releases. Much like an advent calendar, the 24 pack can be opened once a day to reveal a...
