Edinbane Lodge opens We first encountered @Skyechefmonty’s innovative cooking when Calum Montgomery served up our best meal of 2016 at Ullinish Lodge on Skye. It was only a matter of time before this ambitious and passionate young chef created his own restaurant to showcase his talents and the best of Skye’s larder. Calum’s dream has…
If you’re in Skye and looking for a great seafood lunch, some island walking and an amazing boat trip, then you must do this! We have visited many Scottish islands on our travels but we have never been to the wild and rugged Isle of Rona. Situated just off the north of Rassay to the…
Isle of Skye Distillers Ltd Gin School Brothers Thomas and Alistair Wilson are Skyemen born and bred and over the last few years have realised their dream of distilling the first gin on Skye. Misty Isle gin takes its name and inspiration from the dramatic Skye landscape. Their gin incorporates at least one secret native…
A Whisky Escape Room challenge, over participating 80 bars, a new Cocktail Village, a hidden Masterclass Hub, a Pornstar Martini Party, and distillery tours are just some of the highlights you can look forward to hopping between at next month’s Edinburgh Cocktail Week, 15th – 21st October, as they reveal their full programme of events…
Tweed Kettle on the Menu at St Andrews Brewing Co. Potterrow For people living in Edinburgh in the 19th Century, Tweed Kettle would have been a staple dish. Allegedly brought to the city by a Kelso woman for her modest eatery, the dish became popular at ale houses as well as being sold on the…
A new era for Dundee We have been thinking about Dundee a lot recently. The buzz around the city has been growing since being selected as home to Britain’s new V&A Museum of Design heralding another chapter in the city’s illustrious history. Work on this remarkable waterfront building started back in 2015 with the museum opening…
Gordon Campbell Gray, Founder of Campbell GRAY Hotels announces the much-anticipated opening of The Machrie Hotel and Links on Islay. He said: The Machrie Hotel has been closed for the last few years and, following a complete renovation and expansion, will re-open in late-August 2018. The Machrie sits on seven miles of glorious, pristine beach,…
The Wine House 1821 There’s a new destination in town to enjoy great wines and fantastic sharing platters. Winehouse 1821 has been created by restaurateur, Sep Marini, and Zonin Wines, one of Italy’s most acclaimed wine houses. They have created an oasis for wine and cocktail lovers looking for beautiful, relaxed surroundings to share…
Summer Nights 2018 – Night Market at Balgove Larder 14 August, 5pm – 9pm 18 September, 5pm – 9pm Free to attend With a programme of live music, crafts, street food and of course, the very best food and drink from Scotland’s best-loved farm shop, Balgove Larder is hosting a series of summer Night…
One of Edinburgh’s top chefs is taking his culinary creations to the stage after being chosen to take a starring role in Nigel’s Slater’s ‘Toast’ at the Traverse Theatre, from today, 7th August, until 26th August. Owner of Cater Edinburgh, Barry Bryson, 42, will be making his Fringe debut as part of the play which…