‘Seriously, nae cool folks’ – Aberdeen bar hits out at lack of safety measures in other businesses which led to second lockdown Rosalind Erskine August 7, 2020 Drink, In the News An Aberdeen bar has responded to the lack of safety procedures seen in other businesses, which have lead to lockdown measures being reimposed in the city. What has happened in Aberdeen? On Wednesday, first...
Ardbeg launches first ever beer The Shortie Smoky Porter – with proceeds going to clean water projects Rosalind Erskine August 7, 2020 Drink, In the News On 7 August Ardbeg announced that it would be releasing its first ever beer – The Shortie Smoky Porter – which will soon be available to fans in the UK. Named after Ardbeg’s beloved canine mascot...
Rare whisky released to raise money for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation Rosalind Erskine August 6, 2020 Drink, In the News Just over 300 bottles of the rare Glenkinchie whisky have been released to help raise funds for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. Rugby legend and inspirational Motor Neuron Disease campaigner Doddie Weir...
26 dog-friendly Scottish restaurants and bars taking part in Eat Out to Help Out scheme Rosalind Erskine August 6, 2020 Food, In the News This month many Scottish bars and restaurants are taking part in the UK government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme, but which are dog-friendly? Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday throughout August,...
The Aldi Spirits Festival is back – and includes sell-out Scottish gins ideal for summer Rosalind Erskine August 6, 2020 Drink, In the News Aldi is launching a range of new tipples and old favourites as part of the biggest ever Spirits Festival, which goes on sale in store and online from 6 August. After selling out in record time last year,...
Rare Speyside whisky collection now available to buy in UK – and it includes bottles from ‘lost’ Caperdonich Distillery Rosalind Erskine August 6, 2020 Drink, In the News The Secret Speyside collection, the largest curated single malt collection to date from Pernod Ricard UK, is now available for whisky enthusiasts to purchase, including the later released Caperdonich 25 year...
70% Alandas, Longniddry Bents, takeaway review Gaby Soutar August 5, 2020 Restaurant Review I love a busman’s holiday. Even though I had a recent day off work for (the 15th anniversary of) my 30th birthday, I still had to do a restaurant review. We squeezed in a...
Scottish cafe launches ‘cooncil box’ – complete with chicken dippers, smiley faces and mini waffles Rosalind Erskine August 5, 2020 Food, In the News Tophskis, which is located on the site of a former church on the south side of Glasgow, posted about the new 'cooncil box' creation, which is a weekly special. Following on from the success for their...
Afternoon Tea Week 2020: 12 of the best places for afternoon tea takeaway and home delivery Rosalind Erskine August 5, 2020 Food, In the News During lockdown, many bakeries offered an afternoon tea takeaway or delivery service, which have carried on after restrictions eased. Here are some of the best to enjoy in the comfort of home. Almondine...
Landlord of popular Scottish pub forced to cancel bookings due to anti-social behaviour Rosalind Erskine August 4, 2020 Drink, In the News The landlord of a historic pub has said anti-social behaviour from campers has forced him to cancel holiday bookings due to noise and littering. Alistair Moody who runs the Tibbie Shiels Inn next to St...
