Critically acclaimed island restaurant Digby Chick to close permanently Rosalind Erskine July 6, 2020 Food, In the News The owners of Digby Chick in Stornoway have made the decision to close the restaurant, after 20 years in the business. The restaurant has been critically acclaimed for years, and is popular with locals and...
Balbirnie House Hotel reveals plans for outdoor ‘hygge’ dining pods Rosalind Erskine July 5, 2020 Food, In the News With alfresco hospitality set to reopen from 6 July and restaurants from 16 July, many are preparing outdoor areas for dining, including Balbirnie House Hotel in Fife. The award-winning hotel and wedding...
Tom Kitchin announces one Edinburgh restaurant will remain closed – and when other three will reopen Caitlyn Dewar July 4, 2020 Food, In the News Tom Kitchin announced on Twitter on 3 July that Southside Scran will remain closed for foreseeable future due to the pandemic but with a hope to reopen next year. The Bruntsfield restaurant was the latest...
“We will not reopen until I am certain that we have a business case” – Nick Nairn on the current crisis facing the industry Rosalind Erskine July 4, 2020 Food, In the News Leading TV chef Nick Nairn has revealed he has no plans to reopen any of his restaurants until government guidelines around the exit from Covid-19 lockdown are made clearer. The 61-year-old Michelin star...
Glasgow City Council will crack down on takeaway pints once beer gardens reopen – here’s why Rosalind Erskine July 3, 2020 Drink, In the News The head of licensing at Glasgow City Council has written to bar owners to say that this type of takeaway pints sale is 'clearly inconsistent' with the licensing laws in the city. While the council have, in...
Scran season 2: The expert’s guide to Scottish rum – with Matugga Rum and Ninefold Distillery Rosalind Erskine July 3, 2020 Drink, In the News On this episode of Scran, I find out more about the growing trend for distilling Scottish rum. Often cited as the next big thing following on from Scottish gin, the production of rum has been steadily...
Family-run Scottish Borders hotel and restaurant Carfraemill put up for sale Rosalind Erskine July 2, 2020 Food, In the News Carfraemill in Berwickshire in the Scottish Borders is a privately owned hotel which is made up of extensive public space, including a restaurant, and ten en suite bedrooms. The area surrounding the hotel...
Boë to release new apple and lime gin – here’s where you can buy it Rosalind Erskine July 2, 2020 Drink, In the News Boë has recently launched a new Apple and Lime full strength gin, which is now available in Tesco stores throughout Scotland, select bars and across the UK online. The flavours have been designed to suit a...
Real Bread Campaign launches initiative to encourage support for local bakers Rosalind Erskine July 2, 2020 Food, In the News The Real Bread Campaign have launched an initiative to encourage customers to keep buying quality bread from local bakers. Since March, many people have turned away from factory loaves and taken to buying...
Aldi to support local brewers with annual Scottish Beer Festival – here’s what beers are on offer Rosalind Erskine July 2, 2020 Drink, In the News Aldi has launched its 21st in-store Scottish Beer Festival showcasing 30 craft beers from 13 local breweries. Recently, the Society of Independent Brewers warned that craft breweries were being hit hard due...
