Provender, Melrose, Restaurant Review Catriona Thomson September 6, 2020 Food, General, Restaurant Review I feel like a tortoise that has been hiding inside its shell; my movements have been limited by Covid-19 restrictions for so long I’m now terrified to venture outwith my local bubble. However, with the...
Under the Grill: Chef Stuart Waterston from Windlestraw in Walkerburn, Scottish Borders Catriona Thomson August 26, 2020 Food Set in the beautiful Scottish Borders, Windlestraw is a small hotel with big ambitions, it offers guests exclusive five-star luxury courtesy of the hands-on owners. They ensure that the front of house...
70% The Horseshoe Inn, Eddleston, Restaurant Review Catriona Thomson August 2, 2020 Food, General, Restaurant Review Following a whole series of unfortunate events, I’ve decided I should change my name to Calamity Jane. Lockdown means that the everyday highs and lows of life have been magnified. The first disaster...
Under The Grill: Chef Iain Gourlay from Cringletie House Catriona Thomson July 22, 2020 Food Scotsman food and drink grabbed a quick chat with head chef Iain Gourlay as he geared up for the reopening Cringletie House hotel near Peebles. Talking of the reopening Iain said: "it is almost like getting...
In the kitchen: Ruth Hinks from Cocoa Black, Peebles Catriona Thomson March 24, 2020 Food, In the News On the day of our visit, the hills around Peebles had a slight snowy dusting of icing sugar - a description which could have come straight from the pages Roald Dahl's Charlie and the chocolate factory. All...
75% Provender, Melrose, restaurant review Gaby Soutar June 21, 2018 Food, Restaurant Review I own stacks of glossy recipe books, and most are yellowing on my kitchen shelves. The most memorable foodie descriptions tend to be from a different sort of read. For instance, the sardines in the beard of...
Ten underrated restaurants to try in the Scottish Borders Group Reporter February 1, 2018 Food As well as pretty towns and picturesque countryside, the Scottish Borders are blessed with a rich natural larder, writes Louise Rhind-Tutt. From casual cuisine to award-winning dining, here are ten...
