The Glasgow Distillery Company to release new blended malt – with history at its heart Rosalind Erskine June 3, 2020 Drink, In the News The Glasgow Distillery Company has introduced Malt Riot – a blended malt Scotch whisky - to its range. The new release is a selected blend of handpicked single malts from across Scotland, with the...
Shock as popular Edinburgh restaurant announces closure Rosalind Erskine June 2, 2020 Food, In the News The team at the Edinburgh Food Studio have announced the closure of their Dalkeith Road restaurant and kitchen. The Edinburgh Food Studio, which opened its premises on Dalkeith Road to diners in 2018,...
Scottish restaurant and bar reveals plans to reopen despite restrictions still being in place Rosalind Erskine May 29, 2020 Food, In the News Pavana restaurant in Shotts has announced plans to reopen to the public, despite lockdown restrictions being in place. The plan by the restaurant, which only opened late last year, to reopen was announced...
Glasgow’s West End Beer Festival teams up with Grunting Growler for online events – here’s what to expect Rosalind Erskine May 28, 2020 Craft Beer, Drink, In the News Now in its sixth year, the Glasgow West End Beer Festival has been welcoming beer fans and breweries from all over the city and beyond to its weekend of events in July. The festival usually takes place in...
When is Greggs reopening? 800 stores to open with a slimmed down menu – how to check if your local branch is open Rhona Shennan May 27, 2020 Food Greggs closed its doors on 24 March in line with the UK lockdown, but following the successful reopening of some of its stores, the bakery chain has announced that 800 branches will open from June. New...
BrewDog release ‘Barnard Castle eye test’ New England IPA – with proceeds going to NHS Rosalind Erskine May 27, 2020 Drink, In the News After the news that Dominic Cummings decided to 'test his eye site' by driving to to Barnard Castle, BrewDog has revealed a tongue in cheek nod to the series of events with a 'Barnard Castle eye test' New...
Pub beer gardens and restaurants with outdoor space could reopen ‘within weeks’ – here’s how that might work Rosalind Erskine May 22, 2020 Drink, Food, In the News On 21 May, Nicola Sturgeon revealed long term plans for easing Scotland's lockdown, which set out a timeline for pub beer gardens and restaurants with outdoor space to reopen, amongst other things. While...
Scran season 2: The healthier beer revolution – and Nick Nairn’s tips for cooking steak Rosalind Erskine May 22, 2020 Drink, Food, In the News This week on Scran I chat to two pioneers of the beer industry who are offering healthier alternatives to classic pints. Creative Director of Genius Brewing, Jason Clarke discusses Genius's craft...
‘It may be time to get creative with non-age statements’ – the possible long term effects of lockdown on the whisky industry Rosalind Erskine May 21, 2020 Drink, In the News As the UK enters over 50 days of lockdown, with only very slight easing on restrictions, we take a look at the long term effects this may have on the whisky industry. With most distilleries halting...
The Ethical Shellfish Company are now delivering fresh Scottish seafood – here’s how to order Rosalind Erskine May 21, 2020 Food, In the News The Isle of Mull based Ethical Shellfish Company, which is known for their hand dived scallops, have announced that they're setting up a delivery service for seafood fans in Glasgow and Edinburgh. After...
