Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival breaks its own records with surge in demand Scotsman Food and Drink Staff February 8, 2019 Producers, Whisky Ticket sales hit a high, beating last year’s total by more than £55,000, and making it another record-breaking launch for the festival. Whisky lovers snapped up the opportunity to gain behind-the-scenes...
Spirit of North Hop Festival to bring Scotland’s top food and drink producers to Dundee Sean Murphy November 14, 2018 Drink, In the News Preparing to take up residence inside a giant pop-up marquee at Apex City Hotel, Spirit of North Hop Dundee will run over two ticketed sessions on Saturday 24 November. The festival, which celebrates...
Lidl release second Scottish gin festival line up Sean Murphy October 31, 2018 Drink, Gin, In the News Following their popular initial spring promotion, which sold at a rate of over 130 bottles per hour in the first week of sales, the supermarket chain has teamed up with eight Scottish producers to create a...
True OriGINs: popular festival set to bring top Scottish gins to London Sean Murphy October 10, 2018 Drink, Gin, In the News True OriGINs, an event which is the brainchild of Aberdeenshire brothers Mungo and Guy Finlayson, champions Scottish craft gins and will be heading to the iconic Tobacco Dock in London with an exciting array...
Scottish native oyster season opens with harvesting for Stranraer Oyster Festival Sean Murphy September 11, 2018 In the News, Producers To celebrate this exciting delicacy, Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight’s young ambassador Rory Campbell has helped open the native oyster harvesting season by collecting oysters for Stranraer Oyster...
Cheese Fest Edinburgh: Festival for cheese lovers returns to the capital Jamie Mckenzie September 6, 2018 Food, In the News Foodies will be able to taste some of the finest produce being offered by UK traders, from street food stands to specialist artisan cheese makers. This will be the second time that Cheese Fest UK has come...
Video: Glen Moray distiller in hilarious training montage for launch of Spirit of Speyside: Distilled Sean Murphy July 31, 2018 Drink, In the News Spirit of Speyside: Distilled, which runs over two days in Elgin town hall, has announced it will launch the inaugural Oatcake Eating World Championships at this year’s festival, with contenders challenged...
Take a bite out of Edinburgh Food Festival as it returns to the capital for 2018 Sean Murphy July 18, 2018 In the News, Producers Food lovers across Edinburgh and the Lothians will once again have something to look forward to as Edinburgh Food Festival returns to Assembly George Square Gardens at the end of this month. Organisers say...
8 of the best food and drink festivals coming soon to Scotland Rosalind Erskine July 17, 2018 Drink, Food, Gin, In the News Make the most of what's left of the summer days by visiting one of these food and drink festivals. From whisky and gin to vegan grub and a charity beer festival, there's loads to look forward to as the...
10 of the best food and drink markets and festivals to enjoy in Scotland this summer Rosalind Erskine July 5, 2018 Drink, Food, In the News From one-off pop ups to monthly events hosting local farmers, crafty creations, live entertainment and prosecco pong, there's something for everyone this summer. Bowhouse market (Easter Kellie Farm,...
