The Old Manse of Blair is delighted to announce that it has received a five-star restaurant with rooms rating from Visit Scotland. The Scottish national tourism agency has also awarded The Orangery a prestigious Taste Our Best award. It is great news for the hotel, which only opened its new restaurant just over twelve weeks…
Veganism has skyrocketed in recent years, bringing the plant-based lifestyle into the mainstream. Almost 7% of the UK national population identify as vegan, which accounts to more than 3.5 million vegans embracing a meat and dairy-free lifestyle. In celebration of veganism from Friday May 31st – Saturday June 8th, a new seven course vegan tasting…
In 2006, husband and wife Craig and Vikki Wood opened their first restaurant in North Queensferry offering simple good food and fine wine in the picturesque Fife village. Nestled under the Forth Rail Bridge the 40-cover restaurant serves dishes based around the seasons, cooked with care and passion. Chef Craig aims to showcase the great…
Perthshire – Luxury holiday destination Taymouth Marina, in Kenmore, Perthshire, has announced plans to launch new additions to the award-winning water sport and self-catering attraction overlooking the banks of Loch Tay. Two more attractions – café and pop-up, CakeBox and steam room-style SteamBox – will soon feature at the family-owned marina complex. Set in a…
The Old Manse of Blair has revealed a new restaurant, The Orangery, launching on 31st March. The restaurant is under the leadership of Jonathan Greer, formerly of The Gleneagles Hotel and Ballathie House. The restaurant will create family friendly, Scottish contemporary food, focusing on fresh seasonal ingredients and the finest local produce. Anne MacDonald…
UK’S ONLY HOME-GROWN BIRCHWATER PRODUCER COMMENCES THREE-WEEK ‘TAPPING’ SEASON Over the last few years, Birchwater has seen a significant rise in popularity in the UK and across the Northern Hemisphere. Once a widespread tradition in the Scottish Highlands, the practice of tapping Birch trees and using the sap as a pure and revitalising drink had…
Enjoy a taste of authentic Middle Eastern street food Edinburgh restaurant group ‘Middle East in Edinburgh’ have announced the launch of their 5th Edinburgh restaurant to join the already established Pomegranate Restaurant, Hanam’s Restaurant, Souq Restaurant and Laila’s Bistro. Pomegranate Express on Nicholson Street will brings a flavour of Middle Eastern street food to Scotland’s…
A popular destination for its own home-grown produce and wood-fired barbecue, local drinks, craft and street food with a soundtrack of live music, Balgove Larder’s calendar of Night Markets has been extended. The 2019 Night Markets at the acclaimed St Andrews farm shop will start with a new April market and continue on a monthly…
Ahead of the Taste Local Awards on Wednesday 27th February, our guest contributor Natalie Bayfield gives this season’s self-catering guests plenty of time to consider their food shop during their stay. When staying in self-catering accommodation in Skye & Lochalsh it’s tempting to organise a big supermarket shop before you arrive – after all, then…
Scottish Hospitality Group, Signature Pubs, has announced the launch of Cold Town House, a new bar and brewery opening in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket this February. Following a £4m investment, the former site of the Robertson Memorial Church has been transformed to create a 21st-century brewery, bar, restaurant and rooftop terrace. Complementing the original design of…