Gin trail launched to coincide with Burns Night Scotsman Food and Drink Staff January 25, 2016 Drink, Gin, In the News The map showcasing 12 of Scotland's best craft distilleries, bars and landmarks has been released to coincide with Burns Night, with visitors encouraged to mark the occasion with gin rather than the...
Scots cruise operator to tour Islay and Jura whisky isles Sofiane Kennouche January 22, 2016 Drink, In the News The May 21 departure date of the “Islay and the Southern Hebrides” cruise is timed to coincide with the Islay Festival of Music and Malt, Fèis Ìle, which runs from 20 – 28 May 2016. A later...
Would you try this? Scots chef creates guinea pig haggis Sean Murphy January 22, 2016 Food, In the News Whilst Paul Wedgwood’s eponymous restaurant is undergoing an exciting refurbishment for 2016, the chef himself has been busy with something close to his heart – haggis. Not satisfied with previously...
Glasgow’s legendary MacSorley’s Music Bar set to close Scotsman Food and Drink Staff January 22, 2016 Drink, In the News The bar, restaurant and live music venue has plied its trade on Jamaica Street for over a century and is considered to be one of the city’s favourite locations for performances from both local and...
St Andrews chippy named best in Scotland at UK Fish & Chip Awards Scotsman Food and Drink Staff January 22, 2016 Food, In the News The Scottish champion beat off the regional competition to take its place in the UK finals, however it was Simpsons Fish & Chip shop in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire that was eventually crowned the best in...
Farmers swap ‘honesty boxes’ for innovative new vending machine Scotsman Food and Drink Staff January 21, 2016 In the News, Producers The machine has now been installed outside a country shop so customers can buy their groceries 24 hours a day. With no need to pay staff around the clock, the move means small retailers can...
Dumfries barista named best in the world Scotsman Food and Drink Staff January 21, 2016 Drink, Drink, General, In the News Klara, who has worked at the Annandale Roadchef Costa store on Junction 16 on the A74 for a year and three months, beat stiff competition from Costa’s most accomplished baristas from around the...
Edinburgh Burger chain unveil new vegan burger complete with vegan bacon Scotsman Food and Drink Staff January 20, 2016 Food, General, In the News BURGER.,which has branches in Edinburgh and St Andrews, has embraced Veganuary by teaming up with vegan food company Sgaia Foods to create a vegan version of one of their most popular burgers. Sgaia...
Laing family announce plans for new distillery on Islay Scotsman Food and Drink Staff January 20, 2016 In the News, Producers, Whisky An application has been submitted with Argyll and Bute Council to build the new malt whisky distillery at Ardnahoe, on the North East coast of the island. Should permission be granted for the £8m project,...
Artist creates edible portrait of Robert Burns using Scottish breakfast items Sean Murphy January 19, 2016 Food, In the News In commemoration of the poet’s 257th birthday, the family carvery brand commissioned Prudence to create an edible portrait of Robert Burns. The artist then used items from Toby Carvery’s new breakfast...
