Argyll hotel appoints celebrated chef to serve up the best Highland produce Rosalind Erskine November 4, 2019 Food, In the News The Bridge of Orchy Hotel near Glen Coe in Argyll has appointed award-winning chef David Hetherington to lead the hotel in its mission to create a foodie haven in the Highlands. David previously held the...
Red Door releases limited edition seasonal gin – and it’s perfect for Christmas Rosalind Erskine October 21, 2019 Drink, In the News Handcrafted at the Benromach Distillery in Forres, the limited edition Red Door Highland Gin with Winter Botanicals is available to buy now, with only 6,000 bottles released for sale. Made in the...
Reports of a fire at Highland gin and whisky distillery Rosalind Erskine October 19, 2019 Drink, In the News The only community-owned distillery in Scotland, Glenwyvis currently distils Goodwill Gin and their own whisky, which hasn't been released yet. Posting on their social media around 5.30pm, the team wrote:...
Highland breweries take home top prizes at Scotland Independent Beer Awards Sean Murphy October 18, 2019 Craft Beer, Drink, In the News Windswept Brewing Co and Cairngorm Brewery were celebrating after winning big at the prestigious awards, which are run by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA). This year's event, which was held at...
England takes the double crown at the World Porridge Making Championships Sean Murphy October 14, 2019 Food, In the News Traditionally considered a Scottish staple, the championships once again showed the dish's global appeal, with the Golden Spurtle heading to England this year, after being won by two Swedes last year. Lisa...
Porridge fans from across the world head to Carrbridge to vie for World Porridge Making Champion title Sean Murphy October 8, 2019 Food, In the News Featuring the biggest ever international line up yet, the 26th annual World Porridge Making Championships will take place in the picturesque Highland village on Saturday 12 October. The 30-strong line up...
Scottish gin distillery guide: the best distilleries in Scotland you can visit for a tour or day trip Rosalind Erskine September 10, 2019 Gin, In the News If you're a fan of gin but want to know more about how the spirit is made, there are plenty of Scottish gin distilleries that you can visit for a tour or as part of a day trip. From the capital to the...
Limited edition whisky and gin with Royal connection launched Rosalind Erskine August 15, 2019 Drink, In the News The launch of the two products marks a major milestone for Mey Selections, which was established in 2005 and is managed and retailed by Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, with the support of His Royal Highness. Named...
Designs unveiled for new distillery in the Cairngorms National Park Scotsman Food and Drink Staff March 2, 2019 Drink, In the News, Whisky The distillery, which would be built at Craggan near Grantown-on-Spey, has been designed to take advantage of stunning views across the River Spey to the Cairngorm mountains. The circular design of the...
Veteran Highland distiller on celebrating 40 years of making whisky and missing out on being a film star Sean Murphy February 20, 2019 Drink, In the News, Whisky Now the longest-serving member of the team at Balblair’s Edderton distillery – one of Scotland’s oldest – he has seen production (and the whisky industry as a whole) go from strength to...
