World Scotch Pie Champion launches new Galloway pie Sean Murphy February 15, 2019 In the News, Producers The current holder of the title of World Scotch Pie Champion has teamed up with a Cattle Society in Dumfries and Galloway to launch a new product to celebrate one of the oldest and purest of Scotland’s...
Plans to resurrect Rosebank Distillery given green light Sean Murphy January 29, 2019 Drink, In the News, Whisky Ian Macleod Distillers has been granted planning permission to start work on restoring the Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk to its former glory. Following the lodging of a planning application in June 2018...
Waitrose Food Editor under fire for joke about ‘killing vegans’ Sean Murphy October 30, 2018 Food, In the News Journalist Selene Nelson had reportedly emailed William Sitwell in the hope of pitching a series of features on plant-based meal ideas - to which Sitwell replied: "How about a series on killing vegans, one by...
Irn-Bru’s Twitter account pokes fun at royal baby announcement Sean Murphy October 15, 2018 Drink Posting on their official Twitter account the brand wrote: "Everyone loves a wee Ginger." • READ MORE: 15 things you (probably) didn’t know about Irn-Bru The message included a baby emoji and a picture...
Scottish Craft Distillers Association rebrands as Scottish Distillers Association as it strengthens calls for more clarity Sean Murphy September 18, 2018 Drink, In the News Garnering a lot of discussion of late, the growing call to clarify what actually constitutes a Scottish gin, vodka or rum has hit the headlines once more this week. Now, a group that was set up to...
Glasgow-based gin school named in NYT’s top ’52 places to go in 2018’ Shân Ross August 15, 2018 In the News, Producers A small artisan gin company based in the Barras in Glasgow is one of only two destinations in the UK to make it to the world’s top “52 places to go in 2018’ list in the New York Times. Crossbill...
These four Scottish pubs have been named among the best in the UK Finlay Greig May 25, 2018 Drink, In the News Edinburgh bar Innis & Gunn Beer Kitchen scooped the award for the best pub in the southeast of Scotland, while WEST on the Green in Glasgow was recognised as the best pub in the southwest of the country at...
Supermarket recalls jars of beetroot over fears they contain glass shards Scotsman Food and Drink Staff April 13, 2018 In the News, Producers Customers who have bought the 340g jar of the supermarket giant's own-brand beetroot, item code 7860491, were warned not to eat it. Instead, they should return the product, which has a "best before" date of...
The controversial story of Buckfast’s rise to prominence in Scotland Sean Murphy January 23, 2018 Drink Though made in southern England, Buckfast's most popular markets are undoubtedly Scotland and Ireland. First created by a religious order in an Abbey in Devon, the drink has gone to become huge business,...
Café on one of Scotland’s most remote islands seeks new owners as it goes up for sale Sean Murphy January 15, 2018 Food, In the News The eatery, which can be found on the tiny Hebridean Isle of Canna, has been put up for sale for just £20,000. Popular for its menu - which features produce from the local area, including Canna rabbit,...
