Islay whisky festival Fèis Ìle has been cancelled for 2021 Brian Ferguson January 20, 2021 Drink, In the News The Hebridean island of Islay has cancelled Fèis Ìle - its internationally-renowned Festival of Music and Malt - in the face of huge uncertainty over the impact of coronavirus restrictions when the event...
Food Heritage Scotland is looking for family recipes to support tourism – here’s how to take part Rosalind Erskine January 20, 2021 Food, In the News In a quest to uncover our hidden food heritage, people across Scotland are being asked to rummage in family recipe books, to dig out photos of food events, and to share recommendations of local produce for a...
Douglas Laing & Co offer distillery warehouse for coronavirus vaccine rollout Rosalind Erskine January 20, 2021 Drink, In the News Douglas Laing & Co has offered a brand new warehouse in Hillington, near Glasgow, for 24/7 use for the coronavirus vaccine roll-out. The empty 20,000+ sq ft distillery warehouse can accommodate over 350...
Edinburgh’s Old Curiosity Distillery lodge expansion plans for visitor centre and tasting room Scotsman Food and Drink Staff January 19, 2021 Drink, Gin, In the News The owners of The Secret Herb Garden at Lothianburn say the expansion of the Old Curiosity gin distillery could create nearly 40 new jobs at the venue over the next two years. The plans, lodged with...
BrewDog troll Donald Trump by launching petition to rename Prestwick Airport ‘Joe Biden International’ Rosalind Erskine January 19, 2021 Drink, In the News With reports that Donald Trump may fly to Scotland after he leaves office, BrewDog have started a petition to rename Prestwick Airport 'Joe Biden International'. The Scottish brewers BrewDog are known for...
Glasgow’s Mamasan restaurant to launch Edinburgh delivery service Rosalind Erskine January 19, 2021 Food, In the News Edinburgh residents can soon take a culinary tour of South East Asia as Glasgow’s Mamasan restaurant launches delivery of its at-home dining experience to the capital. Mamasan, founded by Scottish...
BrewDog launch lockdown survival kit containing new and exclusive beers Rosalind Erskine January 18, 2021 Drink, In the News The BrewDog lockdown survival kit has been recently launched and contains 24 beers, including 2021 and exclusive releases. Much like an advent calendar, the 24 pack can be opened once a day to reveal a...
Aldi to introduce new Scottish products – including Iron Brew jelly babies and Bon Accord drinks Rosalind Erskine January 15, 2021 Food, In the News Aldi has launched a range of new products - including Iron Brew jelly babies - that have been developed and manufactured in Scotland following the supermarket’s search for the country’s Next Top...
9 blended and grain whiskies to try this Burns night Rosalind Erskine January 14, 2021 Drink, Whisky From peated drams to new releases, these blended and grain whiskies will go down well (no matter what your taste) this Burns night. MacNair’s Lum Reek Peated 21 Year Old This award-winning blended malt...
Chef Nico Simeone launches Six by Nico cook at home masterclasses Rosalind Erskine January 14, 2021 Food, In the News Fans of the popular Six by Nico restaurants can now find out how to create dishes at home with the launch of a series of masterclasses. The Six by Nico masterclasses, which are available to order online...
