First look: Lagg distillery opens on the Isle of Arran Sean Murphy June 13, 2019 Drink, Whisky Plans to build Lagg Distillery were first announced in 2016 by Isle of Arran Distillers, who were looking to expand to accommodate increased production and visitor numbers, following the success of their...
Glasgow’s Public House by Nico to transform into a Hebridean gastro pub Rosalind Erskine June 13, 2019 Drink, Food, In the News Public House by Nico in Glasgow's west end is set to become a celebration of the Hebrides from the 23 June, as the restaurant changes its menu concept and interiors. Glasgow's West End has, for decades,...
Scottish gin inspired by Loch Lomond National Park set to launch Rosalind Erskine June 13, 2019 Drink, Gin, In the News Inspired by one of Scotland's most famous landmarks, Ben Lomond Gin has been created using botanicals foraged from the area surrounding the iconic peak -some of which include blackcurrants and rowan...
Edinburgh restaurant named best in Scotland at National Restaurant Awards Rosalind Erskine June 11, 2019 Food, In the News The winners of the annual Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards were announced in a ceremony in London, and five Scottish eateries were in the roundup. Ondine in Edinburgh , which was named 49th best...
The Ivy Glasgow is set to open this summer – here’s everything you need to know Rosalind Erskine June 11, 2019 Food, In the News The Ivy Buchanan Street - which has been in the pipeline since 2017 - will finally open its doors this summer, offering sophisticated yet relaxed all-day dining in the heart of Glasgow’s Style Mile. Where...
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye launches ‘Tennessee Rivals’ competition in Scotland Rosalind Erskine June 11, 2019 Drink, In the News Following the first Jack Daniel's Tennessee Rivals cocktail competition in Manchester in March, Scottish mixologists can apply between now and Friday 14 June to be in with the chance of being one of 10...
Vote for your favourite vendor as the Scottish Street Food Awards arrive in Edinburgh Sean Murphy June 10, 2019 Food The Scottish Street Food Awards, supported by Hellmann’s, will take place at leading street food venue, the pitt, on June 15th and 16th. 16 Scottish vendors will serve their wares to thousands of...
Gin Bothy to set up special pop-up bar on the Cateran Trail on World Gin Day Sean Murphy June 8, 2019 Drink, Gin, In the News To support the hundreds of participants taking part in the Cateran Yomp, an annual cross-country event that puts soldiers and civilians side by side on a 24-hour trek across the historic ‘Cateran Trail’ in...
Glasgow’s Drygate Brewing to offer cans of beer in exchange for cans of food for local food bank Sean Murphy June 7, 2019 Craft Beer, Drink From Sunday 9th June, Drygate Brewing Co, the host venue of the annual Beer Makes Glasgow festival, will be exchanging one can of its beer for every can of food that is handed in to the brewery. Those...
Revolutionary land-based fish farm puts fresh local king prawns on Scottish menu Ilona Amos June 7, 2019 In the News, Producers The ground-breaking new farm, at Balfron in Stirlingshire, will use specially developed aquaculture technology and green power to produce fresh king prawns for supply to local restaurants. Most king prawns...
