‘I gave up a council job to become a Highland cow herder’ – Grace Noble on the lure of Aberdeenshire farming Rosalind Erskine January 10, 2020 Producers As famous a symbol of Scotland as haggis and whisky, the Highland cow is a much-loved beast. This iconic status, coupled with a growing desire to know more about our food provenance, is what makes a trip to...
8 of the best food and drink spots to visit in Aberdeenshire Rosalind Erskine January 8, 2020 Drink, Food With excellent produce and a thriving food and drink scene, we take a look at some of the best places to visit in Aberdeenshire. From afternoon tea in a historic location to award-winning Cullen skink in...
The Gin School Scotland announce 12 Gins of Christmas festival in Aberdeenshire Sean Murphy December 10, 2019 Drink, Gin, In the News The event, which is being held in partnership with the Station Hotel in Stonehaven, will run on Sunday 15th December over one afternoon session. A spokesperson for the event said: "We have hand-picked 12 of...
Mackie’s 19.2 launches pumpkin waffles and black ice cream at their Aberdeen ice cream parlour for Halloween Sean Murphy October 25, 2019 Food, In the News Mackie’s 19.2, has revamped its menu this Halloween to serve up pumpkin waffles, black ice cream and some 'creepy crepes', as well as a seasonal pumpkin spiced latte. The black ice cream is a one-off...
Legends of the Garioch – a distillery tour like no other Sean Murphy September 12, 2019 Drink, Whisky Over the past few years several notable Aberdeenshire distilleries have began to proudly step out from the shadow of their more famous Speyside neighbours, forging a path for a region that's slowly but surely...
Top Aberdeenshire hotel Meldrum House announces launch of exciting new in-house restaurant Sean Murphy July 9, 2019 Food, In the News The new venue, which is named Pineapple, opened at the start of this month at Meldrum House Country Hotel in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire. The eatery is located in the current 2 Red Rosette Dining Room with...
First look: BrewDog returns home to Aberdeenshire with new bar launch in Peterhead Sean Murphy March 28, 2019 Craft Beer, Drink, In the News BrewDog will open its doors in ‘The Blue Toun’ at 59-61 Marischal Street, from noon on Friday the 29th March, serving up 18 fresh kegged beers and a range of stone baked pizzas, as well as providing ...
You can now get Brussels sprouts ice cream in this Scottish parlour Sean Murphy December 13, 2018 In the News, Producers Mackie’s 19.2 in Aberdeen have created a limited edition Minted Brussels Sprout ice cream for people to enjoy over the festive period. Served with a full, frozen Brussels sprout on top of the scoop as a...
Aberdeenshire Inn where Dracula was created to get commemorative plaque Tim Bugler October 29, 2018 Food, In the News Stoker's plaque will unveiled at the Kilmarnock Arms Hotel at Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire, where Stoker stayed in 1895 while writing the early chapters of his Gothic horror masterpiece. The plaque is the 57th...
Deeside Food Festival to showcase local food and drink entrepreneurs Sean Murphy September 11, 2018 In the News, Producers Home to a mulititude of budding entrepreneurs, cottage industries and kitchen table firms, the north east is set to celebrate these exciting local businesses with a dedicated food and drink festival this...
