World’s largest empire biscuit unveiled by Scottish jam company Sean Murphy September 26, 2017 In the News, Producers Jam and curd maker, R&W Scott produced the biscuit, which is 36 inches in diameter and weighs an incredible 18 kilos, in Carluke at an event marking the countdown to this year’s Jam and Ham Festival,...
Students cause confusion in Paisley with bizarre bucket pulley system stunt Scotsman Food and Drink Staff September 22, 2017 Food, In the News The sight of two strings and a bucket overhead sparked confusion among residents in Paisley, Renfrewshire, last week. But it has now emerged that a group of students were using the system to pass items...
Sweet tooth gin lovers rejoice! You’ll soon be able to buy marshmallow gin Scotsman Food and Drink Staff August 14, 2017 Drink, Gin, In the News Not content with the usual botanicals, the team at Naked Marshmallow Co have decided to put their own twist on the gin scene with the release of their new gin. Already well versed in the use of alcohol, the...
Aldi and Lidl start Twitter war but M&S joins in and steals the show Scotsman Food and Drink Staff August 10, 2017 In the News, Producers The phrase "supermarket wars" is usually used to describe the battle to attract the most customers and usually involves using price as a weapon, however, last week two UK supermarket brands engaged in a very...
Group of trainee priests asked to leave bar after being mistaken for a stag do Scotsman Food and Drink Staff August 1, 2017 General The seven seminarians were initially barred from the City Arms in Cardiff on Saturday despite insisting their clothes were not fancy...
Scot so disgusted by Twitter user’s cheese and chocolate toast that he tweets it to police Scotsman Food and Drink Staff July 5, 2017 Food, In the News Posting on Twitter, a user called Houda from London had unveiled her culinary creation - chocolate and cheese toast. Disgusted by the combo, Jack Young from Glasgow, felt so strongly about the novel...
Tennent’s to turn tables on England fans with ‘legal tender’ currency exchange Scotsman Food and Drink Staff June 7, 2017 Drink, In the News Legal Tender, a phrase used for one very specific situation: trying to spend Scottish money in England. It’s been a source of frustration for many Scots over the years. Whether it’s in a pub, taxi,...
Video: Scots sculptor stars in hilarious ‘How to carve a Trumpkin’ video Scotsman Food and Drink Staff October 27, 2016 In the News, Producers Originally posted in 2016, the video, released by confectionery giants Innovative Bites, features Scottish sculptor Robert Coia, famous for his dramatic woodcarvings in Glasgow’s Pollok Country Park, showing...
World’s first hangover bar opens and you’re only allowed in if you’ve been drinking Scotsman Food and Drink Staff October 24, 2016 Drink, In the News The bar, which opened in Amsterdam, is only open on weekends and has everything your hangover needs, from a comfy bed to an oxygen bar and even a masseuse. The only thing you won't find though, is the hair...
Chocs Wahey: chocolatier creates full Highland dress outfit made (almost) entirely of chocolate Scotsman Food and Drink Staff October 20, 2016 In the News, Producers Expert chocolatiers Alastair and Friederike Gower were inspired by the hit TV show Outlander – the fantasy time travel series set in the Scottish Highlands - when considering their Chocolate Show entry....
