Top Scottish butcher’s guide to everything you need to know about steak Sean Murphy March 16, 2020 Farming Producers, In the News, Producers With a recent study finding that over half of Scots are missing out on valuable advice and information when buying meat and that now nearly two-thirds of the population buy their meat at a supermarket as ease...
The best places in Edinburgh to celebrate International Margarita Day Iain Meldrum February 20, 2020 General As classic cocktails go, the Margarita was relatively late to the party. While stalwarts like the Old Fashioned, the Manhattan and the Daiquiri had been throwing shapes since the 19th century, the Margarita...
The best places in Edinburgh for a romantic Valentine’s Day cocktail or two Iain Meldrum February 10, 2020 Drink, In the News Vesta Bar & Kitchen (7-8 Queensferry St, Edinburgh EH2 4PA) This West End bar and restaurant has teamed up with Daffy’s Gin for a drinkable riff on a bouquet of flowers, mixing the Perthshire...
The 10 best restaurants in Glasgow – according to The Scotsman critics Sean Murphy January 23, 2020 Food With thousands of restaurants of all styles, any resident foodie or visitor to the city will be spoiled for choice. Thankfully, The Scotsman’s own critics have reviewed many of them meaning we can draw on...
Six traditional Scottish recipes perfect for your Christmas Day feast Sean Murphy December 18, 2019 Food Chances are many of you will be getting things off to a Scottish start with breakfast items like Scottish smoked salmon and poached eggs or even a fry up but what about the biggest meal of the day? Here...
Families can enjoy breakfast with Santa Claus at Edinburgh’s Cold Town House this December Sean Murphy December 12, 2019 Food, In the News The Grassmarket bar and restaurant announced that every Saturday throughout December Santa will be "sliding down the Cold Town House chimney" to welcome guests, snap some pictures and hand out presents to the...
7 amazing gifts to get Scottish drinks fans this Christmas Iain Meldrum December 11, 2019 Drink, In the News Pickering’s Festively Flavoured Gin Baubles It just wouldn’t be Christmas without a festooned fir tree taking up space in the living room. Pickering’s knew this when they launched their...
Profile of modern whisky drinker revealed – and it’s not what you think Sean Murphy December 11, 2019 Drink, In the News, Whisky Traditionally seen as the preserve of older men, the latest research from the polling giant found that our palates are becoming refined enough to appreciate Scotland’s national spirit earlier than people...
Two Edinburgh restaurants named among UK’s top 10 in TripAdvisor awards Sean Murphy October 22, 2019 Food, In the News The only Scottish restaurants to be named in the top 10 for fine dining, Aizle took the title of fifth best-rated restaurant in the UK, while Castle Terrace Restaurant placed ninth. Stuart Ralston, owner...
15 of the best new Scottish gins to check out Sean Murphy October 18, 2019 Drink, Gin From innovative takes like full-strength fruit gins to traditional styles like London Dry, Scotland's gin scene has never been more vibrant or diverse. So, should you be looking to try some Scottish gin...
