Scotland’s Larder: Meet Aylett Roan from Roan’s Dairy Catriona Thomson August 10, 2020 Food, Producers Aylett describes her daily routine of running the family business, Roan's dairy, as a bit like firefighting with "one panic after another." She is married to Stuart, who comes from a sixth-generation...
Scots dairy farm to host vegan-friendly farm tour Sean Murphy January 30, 2020 In the News, Producers The Ethical Dairy say the one-off event has been developed to create a ‘safe space’ where visitors with concerns about farming can ask questions directly to the farm team. It’s part of a programme of...
New coffee brand launches in Dumfries and Galloway supporting mental health charities Sean Murphy October 17, 2019 Drink, In the News The brainchild of local farmer James Rhys, who moved to Scotland several years ago after struggling with his own mental health, Farm Boy Brews is a new enterprise that combines his love of coffee with the...
The Stranraer Oyster Festival returns for 2019 for three days of fun this weekend Sean Murphy September 11, 2019 In the News, Producers The event, which is now in its third year, is centred around Scotland’s last remaining wild, native oyster fishery, which lies in Loch Ryan, just a stone’s throw from the festival site. An oyster...
World Scotch Pie Champion launches new Galloway pie Sean Murphy February 15, 2019 In the News, Producers The current holder of the title of World Scotch Pie Champion has teamed up with a Cattle Society in Dumfries and Galloway to launch a new product to celebrate one of the oldest and purest of Scotland’s...
Dumfries and Galloway’s first ever cookery school set to open this May Sean Murphy April 18, 2018 Food The venue will officially open next month, with local MSP Emma Harper set to take part in a Celebration of Dumfries and Galloway Producers cookery demonstration and special guests like Hollywood actor Gary...
11 of the most underrated restaurants in Dumfries and Galloway Alex Watson March 28, 2018 Food, General TripAdvisor is a great resource, but it isn't the be all and end all when it comes to choosing a restaurant. If you're looking for somewhere underrated to eat in Dumfries and Galloway, here are some of our...
Where is the highest pub in Scotland? Sean Murphy February 15, 2018 Drink Contrary to popular belief, you won't find it in the Highlands - or even the islands for that matter - in fact you'll find it south of Glasgow in a small village in Dumfries and Galloway named...
First rum distillery for Dumfries and Galloway given planning permission Sean Murphy November 24, 2017 Drink, In the News No set to be producing its first spirit by spring next year, Ninefold Distillery will produce a variety of rums in a converted traditional stone built farm building near Lockerbie. Housed on Dormont Estate,...
90% House O’ Hill Hotel, Dumfries and Galloway, restaurant review Scotsman Food and Drink Staff October 4, 2015 Food, General, Restaurant Review IS IT a good or bad luck to be at the only inn in the Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park on a night when there is a supermoon? There is probably no better place to see the moon, which was due to be eclipsed during...
