Comfortable, family-run hotel in Scotland Our tradition that lapsed during Covid times was to go away for New Year. This year we didn’t go far, …
The Kirkstyle Hotel, Biggar
New range of bold, sustainably-produced cotton tea towels
Brighten up the kitchen with these bold tea towels Storigraphic has launched the latest addition to their Storihome homeware range, a series of bold cotton tea towels. Featuring …
Cocktails & Snack pairings for New Year from Tanqueray
Elevate your at-home hosting with delicious, easy-to-make snacks created by Shaun Searley of The Quality Chop House, each paired with, award-winning Tanqueray gin, cocktails and …
The Hardy Tree, London
A not so hardy tree in London has fallen What was one of the “secret” places to visit in London is now covering the world’s …
Happy Donuts, Portobello Road, London
The Colonel loves his doughnuts. Whenever he is in Glasgow he makes a point of stopping at Tantrum Doughnuts in Gordon Street for a Double …
Leftover Christmas Pudding Bon Bons
Decadent bon bons for a post Christmas treat This recipe is from Nigella Lawson and is named Christmas Puddini Bon Bons. As you can see …
Visiting Glen Moray Distillery
Everything you need to know before you visit Glen Moray Distillery Glen Moray Distillery is on the western outskirts of Elgin and is easily reached …
Budget Friendly Festive Feasting
Luxurious entertaining on a budget The festive season can mean lots of eating and drinking, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. I joined …
White Mulled Whisky
This white mulled whisky cocktail is a bit different to the usual red wine mulled wine found around Christmas and New Year. Full of flavour …
Black Grape Edinburgh is now open
It is situated on the Royal Mile, the 60-cover bar and restaurant serving small-plates designed for sharing alongside a wine list that explores some of …
Scottish Steak Pie Recipe
Recipe from The Cook School by Ballintaggart using Lidl braising steak Steak Pie and New Year is just a thing. It’s always been there and …
Golf View Hotel Nairn
Coastal views and stylish rooms at this Highland hotel With sea views, an AA rosette restaurant, spa, swimming pool and outdoor hot tub, all within …
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Almonds
An easy snack to make for yourself or as a gift to someone special. These Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Almonds are so moreish. You don’t …
Boxing Day Brunch – Air fryer cloud eggs and pigs in blankets
Pigs in blankets for brunch – the best bits of Christmas One of the best bits of Christmas has got to be pigs in blankets. …
Equi’s ice cream marks 100 years with new ice cream HQ
Fourth generation of Equi family open new factory In time to celebrate Equi’s Ice Cream’s centenary, the fourth-generation family business has officially opened its new …
Festive Cranberry Sour Cocktail
Cranberry and whisky combine for some festive fun We previously shared a mince pie old fashioned cocktail recipe from Mike Aikman from Bramble and Mothership …
Stay and Dine package from INNSiDE by Melia
Manchester
Win Samuel Gelston’s Wild Irish Gold Bottle
Samuel Gelston’s Celebrates Gilded History with One-of-a-Kind Wild Irish Gold Bottle Samuel Gelston’s Irish Whiskey continues to celebrate the ‘gold fever’ of its historic founder …
Easiest Pigs in blankets recipe
A Christmas dinner wouldn’t be the same without some pigs in blankets (or kilted pigs as they are also known). This is a simple recipe …
Glen Moray Christmas Three
Three Whiskies from Glen Moray for Christmas Last week we took part in a zoom tasting of Glen Moray’s three new treasures from its award-winning …
Our favourites from Fizz Feast Edinburgh Fizz
Sparkling wine for Christmas and New Year You might have noticed that we recently attended Wine Events Scotland’s Fizz Feast in Edinburgh. This is a celebration …
Märchenbrunnen – fountain of fairy tales in Berlin
Fountain of Fairy Tales The Märchenbrunnen “fountain of fairy tales” is located in the Volkspark Friedrichshain in Berlin. The park is a short wander from …
tipo new opening in Edinburgh
Third restaurant for Chef Stuart Ralston Stuart Ralston, chef patron of the Top Aizle and Michelin Bib-awarded Noto, Jade Johnston will open a new …
Coastal cooking with Old Pulteney
Couples Christmas gift idea – Old Pulteney and Food Sorcery Old Pulteney has created the ultimate Christmas gift experience for any whisky and food lover, …