Edinburgh-based gin Achroous named among best in world at global spirits awards Sean Murphy July 30, 2019 Drink, Gin Achroous, the signature gin from Leith-based Electric Spirit Co., was among only a small selection of gins from across the globe to score 96 points or higher out of the possible 100 available at...
Macallan Distillery in running to be named the UK’s best new building Sean Murphy July 18, 2019 General The £140 million state-of-the-art facility, which opened in summer last year, is going up against a cork house, an opera theatre and a council estate to take the crown. Six builds in total have been...
The Scottish Food and Drink Awards: Best Craft Beer? Your Hidden Gem? Tell us Sean Murphy July 17, 2019 Food, In the News The Scotsman’s popular Food and Drink Awards, which will see Scotland’s top producers – as nominated by you – vie for the top prize across 13 categories, return with a special event in Edinburgh this...
Supermarket chain’s £6 Scottish steaks win gold at World Steak Challenge Sean Murphy July 15, 2019 Food, In the News, Producers Morrisons' The Best British 21 Day Matured Shorthorn Ribeye Steak (£6 for 227g) and Fillet Steak (£7 for 200g), which are both produced in Scotland, won two of a handful of gold medals – beating top...
£19 supermarket Unicorn gin wins big at 2019 Gin Masters Rosalind Erskine July 3, 2019 Drink, Gin, In the News Created in partnership with The Glasgow Distillery, the Aquine bottle features a unicorn design - inspired by Scotland’s national animal. Full-bodied with a fruity finish, the gin is made with Scottish...
Scottish Gin Awards 2019 finalists revealed – did your favourite make the list? Rosalind Erskine June 28, 2019 Drink, Gin, In the News This national competition celebrates Scotland’s thriving gin industry and covers a wide range of business and taste categories. In May this year, an experienced and respected panel of experts from across...
Edinburgh restaurant named best in Scotland at National Restaurant Awards Rosalind Erskine June 11, 2019 Food, In the News The winners of the annual Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards were announced in a ceremony in London, and five Scottish eateries were in the roundup. Ondine in Edinburgh , which was named 49th best...
Vote for your favourite vendor as the Scottish Street Food Awards arrive in Edinburgh Sean Murphy June 10, 2019 Food The Scottish Street Food Awards, supported by Hellmann’s, will take place at leading street food venue, the pitt, on June 15th and 16th. 16 Scottish vendors will serve their wares to thousands of...
Late, great Andrew Fairlie recognised with Outstanding Contribution award at SFDEA 2019 Sean Murphy May 27, 2019 Food The iconic two Michelin star chef, who passed away earlier this year, was celebrated for his excellent work at his restaurant in Gleneagles and in the wider industry. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon,...
Popular Edinburgh restaurant named best in Scotland by Golden Chopsticks Awards Sean Murphy April 30, 2019 Food, In the News Harajuku Kitchen took the crown last night at the Golden Chopsticks Awards which were held at the London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square. Now in its second year, the awards, which were co-founded by Gok...
