Glasgow-based whisky firm Douglas Laing and Co. buys Strathearn Distillery Sean Murphy October 24, 2019 Drink, In the News, Whisky Announcing the deal on social media, Douglas Laing and Co. posted that it had assumed 100 per cent ownership of Strathearn Distillery. https://twitter.com/DLaingWhisky/status/1187277987751874561 The...
12 of the best places to eat in Pitlochry Rosalind Erskine October 21, 2019 Food, In the News Picturesque Pitlochry is a hit with tourists and residents alike, and comes to life in the autumn thanks to the beautiful countryside setting with its riot of seasonal colours. It’s also home to the...
Modern Scottish recipe: Silverwood Baked Trout Sean Murphy September 20, 2019 Food, Recipes Silverwood Baked Trout For the Pesto Dressing 1. Preheat oven to 200C/180C (fan) 2. Deseed Bell Peppers and Slice into large sections. 3. Place skin side down on baking sheet and drizzle with olive...
Broadcaster Jennie Bond helps to launch new Perthshire based spirit Gatehouse Gin Sean Murphy June 24, 2019 Drink, Gin, In the News Duchally Country Estate, a country house hotel and lodge resort set within 27 acres of private parkland and gardens, announced its own gin brand – Gatehouse Gin - at the start of June with a garden party...
Award-winning Scottish chocolatier launches chocolate tasting ‘flights’ Rosalind Erskine May 31, 2019 Food, In the News The first experience of its kind in the UK, Master Chocolatier Iain Burnett has developed a unique new range of interactive, audio-guided chocolate 'flights' tastings as an introduction to his award-winning...
Gleneagles harks back to golden era dining in new restaurant Rosalind Erskine April 2, 2019 Drink, Food, In the News Inspired by the golden age of railway travel, the new-look restaurant will bring back the glamour and decadence of fine dining experiences of the 1920s and 30s with new designs that will celebrate the elegant...
Popular Perthshire farm and cook school announces dates for 2019 feasts Rosalind Erskine January 13, 2019 Food, In the News Recently opened, the farm with renovated farmhouse and steadings are found in an idyllic spot overlooking the Tay Valley, about an hour and a half from Edinburgh. Picture: Ballintaggart Despite the...
8 of the best Halloween food and drink events coming soon to Scotland Rosalind Erskine October 4, 2018 Drink, Food, In the News With dinners, rail tours and charity events, there's something for all this Halloween. Glasgow Day of the Deid (27 October; Saint Lukes and the Winged Ox, 17 Bain Street, Glasgow G40 2JZ) Tickets:...
Dram inconvenient – Heatwave dries up Highland distillery’s water source Scotsman Food and Drink Staff August 6, 2018 Drink, Whisky Staff at Blair Athol distillery were forced to stop making whisky at the plant, near Pitlochry, for four weeks because of a lack of sourced water required from a nearby burn, the Allt Dour. Diageo, which...
Andrew Fairlie opens the doors to his secret garden for an exclusive afternoon tea series Rosalind Erskine July 18, 2018 Drink, Food, In the News As part of this exclusive series, acclaimed Scottish chefs and Michelin star holders, Tom Kitchin and Lady Claire Macdonald, have also created a uniquely personal afternoon tea, which draws on their Scottish...
