Real Ale Festival promising over 80 different beers and a dedicated gin bar set to return to Glasgow this weekend Sean Murphy June 17, 2019 Drink, In the News Launching on Thursday 20th June, Glasgow Real Ale Festival (G-RAF) will see the historic former fish market, The Briggait, host the city's biggest line-up of real ales. Running until Saturday 22nd June,...
Morrisons to help customers prepare for plastic straw ban by selling reusable stainless steel alternatives Sean Murphy June 17, 2019 In the News, Producers Following a commitment to have all of their own-brand plastic packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025, the supermarket will be selling a 4-pack of straws made from stainless...
Glen Scotia unveils limited edition rum cask finish to celebrate Campbeltown Festival Sean Murphy June 17, 2019 Drink, In the News, Whisky The festival, which was held in May, showcases all that is unique and special about the single malts produced in the region. Once home to more than 30 distilleries, the town was known as ‘whisky capital...
Five star hotel offers Glasgow graduates the chance to eat for free Rosalind Erskine June 17, 2019 Food, In the News Bo & Birdy at the luxurious Blythswood hotel, is offering this year's Glasgow graduates a chance to eat for free. The new restaurant, which opened in May under the culinary guidance of Scotland’s...
The 15 must-try dishes at the Scottish Street Food Awards Rosalind Erskine June 14, 2019 Food, In the News The Scottish Street Food Awards, supported by Hellmann’s, will take place at leading street food venue, the pitt, on 15 and 16 June with traders trying to impress guest judges, Ben Reade, of Edinburgh Food...
Glasgow’s Public House by Nico to transform into a Hebridean gastro pub Rosalind Erskine June 13, 2019 Drink, Food, In the News Public House by Nico in Glasgow's west end is set to become a celebration of the Hebrides from the 23 June, as the restaurant changes its menu concept and interiors. Glasgow's West End has, for decades,...
Scottish gin inspired by Loch Lomond National Park set to launch Rosalind Erskine June 13, 2019 Drink, Gin, In the News Inspired by one of Scotland's most famous landmarks, Ben Lomond Gin has been created using botanicals foraged from the area surrounding the iconic peak -some of which include blackcurrants and rowan...
Fife distillery set to launch first ‘oat whisky’ in over a century Rosalind Erskine June 12, 2019 Drink, In the News What is claimed to be Scotland’s first oat whisky in more than 100 years has started distilling. Inspired by the historical use of oats in Scotch, InchDairnie Distillery in Glenrothes mashed the first...
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...
The Ivy Glasgow is set to open this summer – here’s everything you need to know Rosalind Erskine June 11, 2019 Food, In the News The Ivy Buchanan Street - which has been in the pipeline since 2017 - will finally open its doors this summer, offering sophisticated yet relaxed all-day dining in the heart of Glasgow’s Style Mile. Where...
