Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will go live on the August 16 this year, and micro drinks producers from across the country have deep concerns that, ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Dishoom has released the first images of its new Glasgow café ahead of opening on Friday 29 August. The city centre site spans 6,720 sq ft across a hi ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
The BBC has announced information on the 20th series of the Great British Menu, including news that a top Scottish chef is joining the judging panel. With t ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
A Scottish bartender, and his bar, have scooped a number of awards at a global ceremony that celebrates the cocktail and hospitality industry. Iain McPherson, owner and founder of Panda & Sons, the multi-award-winning speakeasy bar in Edinburgh, was named number one on Drinks International’s Bar World 100 list, officially recognising him as the world’s […]| In the News | Scotsman Food and Drink
The teams behind Edinburgh-based brewery Newbarns and restaurant The Palmerston have confirmed their plans to open a pub, The Cooper’s Rest, in Edinburgh. The Cooper’s Rest will be a joint venture between Gordon McKenzie and Emma McIntosh (co-owners of Newbarns) and Lloyd Morse and James Snowdon (co-owners of The Palmerston), bringing a new pub to […]| In the News | Scotsman Food and Drink
This August, Edinburgh’s St Andrew Square welcomes a slice of Notting Hill, as cult London brunch spot Eggbreak launches a month-long menu at The Spence at the Gleneagles Townhouse. Running from 2-30 August, locals, visitors, hotel guests and members can enjoy Eggbreak’s signature breakfast plates in the elegance of The Spence’s glass-domed atrium. This London […]| In the News | Scotsman Food and Drink
One of the UK’s best-loved restaurants is finally opening in Glasgow next month in the city centre. Dishoom will open the doors to its long-awaited Glasgow ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
The 2024 AA Hospitality Awards took place on 23 September in London’s JW Marriott Grosvenor House, where a range of businesses won accolades and were awarde ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
The competition, which is being run by Slow Food Aberdeen City and Shire, will be held on the 16th of June at NESCOL’s Aberdeen City Campus and will pit bak ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Under the guidance of new Ark of Taste project leader Wendy Barrie, the latest 11 Scottish entrants represent a nearly 70 per cent increase as more parts of ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Launched on the educational platform’s fourth anniversary, the OurWhisky Foundation is the world’s first non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting, re ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Scottish chippies from across the country have made the top 50 takeaways and top 10 restaurants in the UK list for 2024. Organised and awarded by Fry Magazi ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Every month the inspectors for the coveted guide reveal the restaurants that have caught their attention and are worthy of inclusion in the Michelin Guide for the UK and Ireland. While new stars and bib gourmands were revealed in Glasgow in February, the inspectors are on the road all year round, eating their way around […]| In the News | Scotsman Food and Drink
TRNSMT has confirmed the full range of food and drink for 2025, with an eclectic mix of over 50 vendors serving everything from pizza to churros. Between July 11th-13th July, thousands of festival goers will descend on Glasgow Green to see the likes of 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro, Snow Patrol, Gracie Abrams and more, and […]| In the News | Scotsman Food and Drink
If you’re a fan of classic French cuisine then you’re in luck, as the Good Food Guide has published its favourite places in the UK for French food, and two ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
The AA named its top B&Bs in the UK, and one in a popular Scottish island took home the ‘Best Breakfast’ accolade. Roskhill House in the village of Dunv ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
A cafe, which is part of an arts centre, is up for lease with an “inspiring and inspired” person or person being sought. The cafe is part of An Tobar and Mu ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
The Dipping Lugger in Ullapool, Ross-shire, has been awarded AA Restaurant with Rooms of the Year Scotland at the AA B&B Awards 2025. This accolade adds ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
The 2024 National Restaurant Award winners have been announced, and five restaurants in Scotland have taken home accolades. This year’s list shows the retur ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Scotland’s most recognisable shortbread brand, Walkers, had a humble beginning, just over a hundred years ago, in the Speyside village of Aberlour. Now, Wal ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Getting away to the seaside is a summer tradition for many, and with some warm weather coming up now is the perfect time. If you’re planning a day trip or w ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Speciality coffee roastery, Birch, has launched a sit in brunch menu at their Inverness cafe. Located at 21 High Street in Inverness city centre, Birc ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
It is one of the most stunning panoramic city views in all of Scotland. Now, a new “vibrant day to evening” cafe will open on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill next month - and has been billed as the city’s latest must-visit destination. Cafe Calton will have an overall 75-seat capacity and will run from the same building that […]| In the News | Scotsman Food and Drink
Aldi Scotland has named its first ever Pie Tester, with a high school teacher from Falkirk taking the top spot after a nationwide search that saw over 100 entries. Stuart McNeill (35), a woodwork teacher, football fan, and self-confessed pie enthusiast, wowed the judges with his passionate and creative entry, which included a hand-drawn concept […]| In the News | Scotsman Food and Drink
The shortlist for the 2025 World Championship Scotch Pie Awards have officially been unveiled and 58 businesses have made the cut. After a rigorous judging process, where 539 products were put to the ultimate taste test, 58 of Scotland’s best butchers, bakers, and pie makers have been shortlisted, standing out from 88 entrants vying for […]| In the News | Scotsman Food and Drink
Scottish company Fetcha Chocolates, known for its hand-crafted, award-winning, allergen-friendly vegan chocolates, will once again be creating sweet treats ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Over the Easter weekend, residents of a Scottish island raised a glass to the opening of its first wine bar. The Sulking Room is a new social destination on the island. It is located in the Rothesay old town hall building, which was designed for entertaining and has hosted many shindigs in its almost 150 […]| In the News | Scotsman Food and Drink
This year sees the 55th Earth Day, which was established in1970, and there are different ways to mark it, including buying sustainable spirits and from B-Co ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Code Hospitality, a national community created for those in the hospitality industry, has announced its Women of the Year 2025 list - and two women in Scotland made the cut. Over 50 women made this year’s list including a brewer, pub landlord, uniform designer, bakery owners and an anonymous writer. The annual Women of the […]| In the News | Scotsman Food and Drink
The Glenturret, Scotland’s oldest working distillery, has recently a new Gastronomic Overnight Experience, and it’s a treat for lovers of excellent food and whisky. The experience offers a combination of world-class dining at the Two Michelin-starred Glenturret Lalique Restaurant and a stay at the newly opened Aberturret Estate House. Available Wednesday to Saturday from March […]| In the News | Scotsman Food and Drink
The Scottish National Whisky Festival was postponed in January due to Storm Éowyn, and will now take place at the city’s SEC, increasing the size and capac ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
A cafe and bar in Glasgow has closed down after 22 years. Jelly Hill, located on Hyndland Road opened in 2002 and has been popular with locals and students ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
They might be something you associate with your granny or maybe you’ve never heard of them but the bannock - a quick-to-make flatbread associated with tradi ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
An Isle of Skye hotel restaurant has won Restaurant of the Year at the ‘National Hotels of the Year Scotland Awards’ 2025. Restaurant of the Year is the lat ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
The team behind an award-winning Scottish restaurant that has been shut for months have announced when it’ll reopen. On Tuesday 8 April, Michelin recommende ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Condé Nast Traveller, the high-end travel publication, has announced the winners of its second annual UK’s Top New Restaurant Awards. The awards were celebr ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Ayrshire’s Brig O’Doon House Hotel is inviting the local community to play a key role in shaping its future dining experience. As part of its extensiv ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
The Michelin Stars for 2025 were announced on 10 February at an awards dinner in Glasgow, and Scotland gained two new Stars. A total of 1,147 restaurants – ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
BBC’s Great British Menu kicked off at the end of January, with new judge - chef Lorna McNee from Glasgow’s Michelin Starred Cail Bruich. The Scottish chefs ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Scottish chippies from across the country have made the top 50 takeaways and top 10 restaurants in the UK list for 2025. Organised and awarded by Fry Magazi ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Sam Heughan is set to release a new book this autumn. Published by Quadrille, The Cocktail Diaries by Sam Heughan will showcase some of the actor’s favourit ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
These include Sub Club legends Optimo and Greg Wilson on the DJ decks at SWG3, plus Glasgow’s own toastie kings Babos and pizza specialists Beirm join the food offering alongside El Perro Negro. The festival is set to take over the city in just under two months, transporting ticket-holders to a world of great food, […]| Craft Beer | Scotsman Food and Drink
Sole Club in Glasgow’s Finnieston neighbourhood has closed its doors for good. The restaurant opened in February 2024 and is on the site of the original Six ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
The Three Chimneys on the Isle of Skye has appointed a new head chef to lead its kitchen teams, continuing its 40-year legacy at the forefront of Scotland’s ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Chef Stuart Ralston will open Lyla, a new 28-cover seafood focused tasting menu restaurant opening on Royal Terrace, Edinburgh - the site of the late Paul K ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
This spring Talisker distillery and five-star rated restaurant, The Three Chimneys, will come together for the first time to launch ‘The Three Chimneys at T ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Food lovers are sure to be fired up as it’s been announced that one of the UK’s top food festivals is coming to Scotland for the first time. Meatopia, takin ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
A city centre Thai restaurant, which recently shifted its focus to BBQ food and transformed its bar area into Scotland’s first listening bar, has closed wit ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2025 launch ceremony will be hosted in Glasgow for the first time ever, brought together in partnership with ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
A Scottish restaurant, which has been open since 1994, is gearing up to celebrate the milestone of turning 30. Stravaigin, on Gibson Street in Glasgow’s wes ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
The hospitality industry in Scotland has had a tough few years with covid, cost of living and brexit as well as an ongoing conversation about business rates ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
For more than 20 years, the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards have celebrated the best of Scotland’s food and drink sector. Last night (9 Oc ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Throughout the year, Scotland plays host to a range of food and drink festivals. From whisky in the spring to foodie feasts in the summer, and celebration o ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
In September, Margo - a new restaurant from renowned Scottish restaurant group, Scoop, the team behind Ox and Finch and Ka Pao - will open in Glasgow, bring ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
From TRNSMT to Latitude and Reading and Leeds, the summer of music festivals has only just begun. It kicked off with Glastonbury, and its hundreds of events ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
On 21 July, Edinburgh distillery Electric Spirit Co will launch Kegroni: a large format, kegged negroni based on its Achroous gin, a few weeks before openin ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
The summer weather may still be questionable, but the long days are ideal for exploring Scotland, and one of the best ways to relax when somewhere new is sitting down for a meal, coffee or sweet treat. In fact, new research by VisitScotland has revealed growing visitor demand for Scotland’s food and drink experiences. | Scotsman Food and Drink
An Edinburgh speakeasy style bar is set to close after a change in ownership of the building in which it is located.| Scotsman Food and Drink
A secret Scottish cocktail bar has been named as one of the best in the world by an international travel guide. Panda & Sons, a speakeasy style bar on Q ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
The Islay Festival kicks off in May. Here’s everything you need to know. When is Fèis Ìle 2024? Fèis Ìle is set to run from 24 May to 1 June 2024. What to e ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
This year sees the 54th Earth Day, which was established in1970, and there are different ways to mark it, including buying sustainable spirits and from B-Co ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
