The programme for The Scottish Wild Food Festival – a brand new festival focusing on foraging and wild food taking place at Cardross Estate in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park (Stirlingshire) – is launched today. The Scottish Wild Food Festival is a one-day festival that will take place on 14th September and is…
As Edinburgh welcomes visitors from around the world in August, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is putting on a number of special events, making it the perfect location for whisky-lovers in the city. Throughout the month, SMWS are hosting the ultimate Edinburgh Fringe whisky tasting events at their Kaleidoscope venue at 28 Queen…
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…