For a quarter of a century, the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards have celebrated the best of Scotland’s food and drink sector – and last night (4 ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Judith Vajk is originally from Blairgowrie, and never imagined that she would end up running an oyster farm near Oban.These bivalve molluscs have taken her ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Scotland is home to many distilleries, from historic hidden gems in the rolling hills of Speyside to bustling city attractions and island destinations. But not many have as homely a history as Arbikie - the gin and rye whisky distillery - located in Angus. Arbikie Estate is a family-owned working farm distillery that grows all […]| Producers | Scotsman Food and Drink
Balgove Larder in St Andrews, Fife has announced the return of its Night Markets, with the first taking place on Tuesday 2 May. Free to attend, the Night Markets will take place on the first Tuesday of the month between May and September. For the first time, they will also include a Car Boot Sale […]| Producers | Scotsman Food and Drink
A long-serving despatch manager from Moray has celebrated his 50th work anniversary at Walker’s Shortbread. Brian Shand joined Walker's business just before his 17th birthday and credits his success at the company to “the values they taught me”. “In 1975 we were delivering just a few cases to shops across Scotland from John O’Groats to […]| Producers | Scotsman Food and Drink
The UK has a particular love for fish and chips, with the origins of one of the nation’s favourite takeaways coming from London (though some argue that fish and chips originated in Scotland). It’s such a popular dish that, during World War Two, the government ensured that it wasn’t rationed. Regardless of where the much-loved […]| Producers | Scotsman Food and Drink
Royal Highland Show attendees were given the chance to make their voice heard and decide the next Graham's protein yoghurt flavour during the show, which ran from Thursday 20 until Sunday 23 June. After hundreds of votes were cast at the show over four days, rhubarb came out as the most popular over cinnamon bun […]| Producers | Scotsman Food and Drink
6am I’m not naturally a morning person, but I’ve had no choice but to get up early since we opened Pastéis Lisboa. That hasn’t been too hard over the summer, but this may change come the dark mornings. While our bakery team, including my partner and co-owner, Sebastian, are firing up the ovens for the […]| Producers | Scotsman Food and Drink
But how much do you really know about this famous brand? 1. The Hound from the Game of Thrones grew big and strong on Scott's Porage Oats Before he went onto become famous in Game of Thrones, the Hound (aka Rory McCann) was the face of Scott's Porage Oats. We are guessing it's the secret as to […]| Producers | Scotsman Food and Drink
Puddledub, a Fife based farmer and butcher have been nominated as finalists for the Scottish Butcher’s Shop of The Year Awards 2023. The award seeks best independent retail butchers across the UK looking at innovation, quality displays and online retail whilst also celebrating quality, commitment, and achievement throughout the UK butchery industry. Peter Mitchell of […]| Producers | Scotsman Food and Drink
While we’re in the midst of a cold snap, there is something very spicy happening at the bottom of Leith Walk. ChorritoSauce Hot Sauce Production and Cantina has opened at the recently refurbished Red Sandstone building, which was built in the Thirties and where you’ll also now find occupants including Hobz Bakery, Cornelius Wines and other independents. This […]| Producers | Scotsman Food and Drink
Here James Macsween speaks to Rosalind Erskine about how the capital location has played its part in the family business, how the Macsween recipe took inspi ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Huntly herbs is a small family business making a wide range of organic preserves, jams, jellies, pickles and chutneys with many of the ingredients homegrown ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Dr Robert Graham turns eighty later this year but doesn't show any signs of slowing down. His pride and joy are his family, and his 400 strong Jersey m ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
One of the events during British Pie Week is the British Pie Awards, but this year, the organisers of the fiercely contested awards took the decision to pos ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Twelve Triangles, the celebrated bakery by Emily Cuddeford and Rachel Morgan, has opened the doors to its second location in Melrose, Scottish Borders. Situ ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Tennis legend Andy Murray has been announced as the first-ever brand ambassador for Walker’s Shortbread, marking a major milestone in the 127-year history o ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Summer in Scotland is turning out to be a very sunny affair, but regardless of our weather, our islands remain a constant draw for tourists and Scots alike. ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
James Pirie & Son of Weymess Bay has claimed the much sought-after top prize at the prestigious 2025 World Championship Scotch Pie Awards, announced on ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
The Macsween family business started 60 years ago, when Charles and Jean Macsween set up a family butcher shop in Bruntsfield, having learned their trade wo ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Scottish butcher, Hugh Black & Sons, has scooped a prestigious national award for its black pudding at this year’s Smithfield Awards, announced at Butch ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Twelve Triangles, the Scottish bakery co-founded by Emily Cuddeford and Rachel Morgan in 2015, has launched its online shop, delivering its products nationw ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
The Mossgiel chocolate milk is made from waste cocoa husks sourced from artisanal chocolatier Bare Bones, whose chocolate was described by TV chef Rick Stei ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Local food group Slow Food Aberdeen City and Shire are bringing back the World Buttery Championship. The event will take place on Thursday 21st November 202 ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Traditionally it was a turnip, but these days pumpkins have become a Halloween staple in most houses and it has become a family day out to go and pick your ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
This autumn, Craigies Farm in South Queensferry will play host to its biggest event yet, promising to be the ultimate destination for Halloween fun in Edinb ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
New data from Visit Scotland has shown a growth in popularity of Scotland’s farm shops, with more than a fifth of holidaymakers visiting a farm shop or farm ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Ok, so it's no big secret that we Scots have a bit of a sweet tooth. But did you know that Scotland is home to some artisan chocolatiers? This pas ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Lannan - the first bakery from Scottish baker Darcie Maher - will open its doors in Stockbridge in Edinburgh early next month. Growing up in the Scottish Bo ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Businessman Ross Anderson owns Falls of Dochart Inn in Killin, but the entrepreneur always has his eye on his next opportunity- so decided to turn the disus ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
We remember the days when ice-cream was always served in a cone, and you could only choose from vanilla, chocolate or strawberry. Now, we’re overwhelmed wit ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
A day out to pick your own strawberries is fun for all the family, especially over the summer holidays. Thankfully the strawberry and soft fruit season is i ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
For the first time on record Graham’s The Family Dairy has seen sales of protein and Skyr products overtake sales of conventional milk in major supermarkets ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
What’s your favourite ingredient? Walnut oil for salads and anything from my spice cupboard for curries. And wine, but not in the food, at least not the goo ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
