The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival 2016 line-up goes live Scotsman Food and Drink Staff January 28, 2016 In the News, Whisky From deluxe dining in castles to discovering the desert islands drams of some of whisky’s finest ‘castaways’, a whole range of new attractions have been unveiled today (Thursday, 28 January 2016) as part...
Crossbasket Castle to host recruitment open days in February and March Sean Murphy January 27, 2016 In the News Set to open for the first time in spring this year, the five-star hotel is holding open days at the castle on 6th February and 5th March to support its drive to recruit a variety of positions, from junior...
‘Last ever’ unopened can of Creamola Foam sells for £350 Deadline News January 26, 2016 Drink, In the News A Glasgow couple put the sealed can of Creamola Foam in an online auction after keeping the product in a safe for six years. Roddy and Janice Nicoll - from Yoker, Glasgow - paid £60 in 2009 for the sealed...
Brian Elliott: Great wines for a Burns supper Scotsman Food and Drink Staff January 25, 2016 Drink, In the News Burns Night is always tricky for food and wine matching and I have yet to find a red that consistently ticks all the boxes. Never fear though, there is a white that usually partners haggis brilliantly -...
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...
