10 of the best traditional Scottish treats Sean Murphy December 5, 2017 Food Traditionally, in Scotland, there were few things more exciting for children than a trip to the local sweetie shop, where they could pester the wee man or woman behind the counter for a bag of something from...
5 of the best Scottish soup recipes for winter Scotsman Food and Drink Staff October 23, 2017 Food As one hugely popular television show is very keen on reminding us, winter is coming, meaning colder weather, longer nights and a desire to take solace in comfort food. Dealing with terrible weather is...
Historic Scottish recipes brought back to life at Blair Castle Scotsman Food and Drink Staff May 22, 2017 Food, Recipes Dating as far back as the 1600s, the recipes have been reimagined for 2017 and will be available for guests attending the Parade on Saturday 27 th May in the Tullibardine Restaurant. Here are the recipes...
Scottish recipe : Stovies Scotsman Food and Drink Staff September 12, 2016 Food, Recipes Stovies 1 In a heavy-based pot heat the oil or dripping then add the onions. Sweat down a little, allowing no more than a little colour to form 2 Add the remaining vegetables and stock and bring gently to...
A history of the potato scone, including a recipe for making your own Fraser Wright April 1, 2016 Food, Recipes Potato scones are dearly loved by anyone who has grown up eating them in Scotland. A weekend treat, they are closely associated with a good breakfast – either fried and sandwiched inside a morning roll...
The history of morning rolls, including a recipe for making your own Fraser Wright March 24, 2016 Food, Recipes In every newsagents, corner shop and petrol station across Glasgow (and elsewhere across Scotland) you will find freshly baked crispy morning rolls, probably piled up on top of a misused ice cream...
A historic tart for Melrose rugby fans to savour Alistair Munro March 23, 2016 Food Some are filled with treacle, others with strawberries or apples, but one baker has put history into the baking of a tart that bears the same name as the Borders town. The Melrose Tart is flavoured with...
Demand for Port Ellen whisky soars 30 years after distillery closure Sean Murphy February 11, 2016 Drink, Whisky Port Ellen distillery, on Islay in the Inner Hebrides, closed in 1983. Now island residents are being encouraged to rummage through their cupboards or attics to see if they have any bottles of the prized...
5 incredible Scottish recipes for vegetable dishes Scotsman Food and Drink Staff January 25, 2016 Food, Recipes Scotland has always had a love affair with food and the nation has built up a fair amount of wonderful traditional dishes. With meat and seafood dishes usually taking all of the plaudits, we thought we'd...
A history of the black bun, including a recipe for making your own Fraser Wright December 28, 2015 Food, Recipes In his book Picturesque Notes on Edinburgh (1879) Robert Louis Stevenson paints an evocative scene of Scotland’s capital at New Year, giving us a sense of anticipation for the Hogmanay celebrations, as well...
