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,...
Tim Hortons to open fourth Scottish outlet in Hamilton Scotsman Food and Drink Staff December 8, 2017 Food, In the News The brand posted news about the opening as part of its continuing expansion plans across the UK, with the third store for Glasgow having been announced last month. Tim Hortons say the new venue will create...
There’s only one Scottish entry listed in Michelin’s best dining pubs guide – and it’s in Edinburgh Scotsman Food and Drink Staff October 27, 2017 Food The Michelin Eating out in Pubs Guide for 2018 is released today, revealing the best UK establishments to enjoy a fine-dining experience with a pint. However, only one Scottish entry has made it onto the...
Two Scots chippies named in UK Top Ten new fish and chip shops Sean Murphy October 3, 2017 Food, In the News The Fish Works in Largs, North Ayrshire and Quayside Restaurant & Fish Bar in Gourdon, Aberdeenshire have both been shortlisted as semi-finalists for the Best Newcomer Award, as part of the 30th...
One of the world’s rarest whiskies unveiled by Gordon & MacPhail Sean Murphy October 2, 2017 Drink, Whisky The seventy-year-old Glenlivet 1943, which is due to be unveiled by Gordon & MacPhail, commemorates a key date in wartime history. Distilled on January 14 1943, as Prime Minister Winston Churchill met...
French chef asks to be stripped of three Michelin stars Scotsman Food and Drink Staff September 21, 2017 General Sebastien Bras, whose restaurant Le Suquet is located in southern France, announced in a Facebook video that he did not want to appear in the 2018 edition of the Michelin Guide, which awards stars for...
