Angus-based, independent distillery, Arbikie Highland Estate Distillery, has opened pre orders for The Arbikie single malt, following a series of private tastings held during the World Economic Forum in Davos. The invitation-only tastings were presented to a small audience of global leaders, innovators and decision-makers, providing a taste of Arbikie’s first-ever single-malt Scotch whisky ahead of its launch. Produced entirely on the Arbikie Estate, the single malt has been

A new Sri Lankan restaurant has opened in Glasgow’s West End.   KOCHCHI first came to diners’ attention at Edinburgh’s Bonnie & Wild food hall and aims to build on its success in the capital, in its location on Ruthven Lane.   The Glasgow restaurant has a dining capacity of 80 covers, over two floors, an external, heated balcony area and a bar.   At the heart of the menu is koththu, Sri Lanka’s street food. Fresh flatbread is hand-chopped and seared on a hot griddle with vege

Getting out of town to the peace and quiet of the countryside is often top of the wish list for a romantic break.  Over the Border, in a picturesque Northumberland village, The Kirkstyle Inn is offering a 10-course Valentine’s Day tasting menu, with an optional wine pairing and a glass of fizz on arrival.  The Inn has attracted a number of accolades and awards, including three AA Rosettes.  Recent dishes on the menu have included pheasant pie with smoked bacon and onion; duck

Jack ‘O’ Bryan’s restaurant in Dunfermline has been named Restaurant of the Year 2025, in the casual-dining category, at the Scottish Licensed Trade News (SLTN) awards, held in Glasgow on 6 November.  Bryan Coghill, father of Jack Coghill, who heads up the restaurant, commented:  “We are beyond thrilled to pick up the prestigious award at an awards ceremony which sees us judged by our fellow hospitality professionals. It means a great deal to me personally as my wife Michelle

Dunfermline-based, Italian restaurant, Casa Mia is a finalist in two categories of this year’s Scottish Italian Awards – best family-run business and best family-friendly restaurant. The awards ceremony takes place on Sunday 30 November, at the Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central hotel. Casa Mia, which opened its doors eight years ago, has just appointed a new head chef, who has more than 20 years’ experience.  Graziano Fragole is a childhood friend of chef/proprietor Fabio

Saltire Rare Malt has launched its first-ever ‘Christmas Special’ – a Tamnavulin 17-year-old single malt, limited to just 247 bottles. The malt was distilled on 8 February 2008 and bottled on 10 February 2025. It was chosen for its ‘rich winter character’ and depth of flavour.  Founded in Falkland in 2024, by lifelong friends Nigel Heywood and Keith Rennie, Saltire Rare Malt is an independent bottler dedicated to exceptional single casks. After three decades of working togeth

Dunfermline-based, Indian ‘streatery’ and bar, Dhoom has gained an AA Rosette Award for 2025/26. This is the fourth time that the restaurant has achieved this accolade.     Chef/proprietor, Daneshawar Prasad, commented: “Four in a row is simply incredible, and we are truly humbled to be the recipients once again of one of these treasured AA Rosette plates. “We are ending 2025 on a high,” he added: “It’s been another year of hard work and dedication from our team, which has pa

Eden Mill has cut the ribbon on its new distillery and visitor centre on the banks of the Eden Estuary, just outside St Andrews.  The...

Dunfermline Restaurant, Jack ‘O’Bryan’s, has been shortlisted in the ‘restaurant of the year (casual dining)’ category, in the 2025 SLTN...

Daniel Harrison, Nick Kourie and Emily Luke, who own Pilgrim Bar in Edinburgh, have bought Hector’s, a 40-seater restaurant, in Dunbar....

Chef Modou Diagne, known for his success at 111 by Nico, is set to open his second Glasgow restaurant this summer.  The new venture,...

Back in 2008, a community event was launched in North Berwick – in 2024, this 10-day multi-arts festival contributed more than £9m to the...

If you can’t wait for the Edinburgh International Book Festival in August, there’s another literary event to enjoy, in the meantime.  ...

Having guests to stay, especially from abroad, means coming up with a list of interesting places to take them. But when you’ve done the...

The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa in St Andrews has completed a transformation of its fourth floor.   Set against the world-famous...

Jeweller and jewellery consultant, Clare Blatherwick is hosting a pearl-themed event at her studio in North Berwick on 29 and 30 March,...

Taking selfies is part of the fun of a great holiday or mini break. But for memories of a special getaway, how about a professional photo...

Abbotsford, near Melrose, was the home of Sir Walter Scott, where he hosted fellow writers such as William Wordsworth. Nowadays the Hope...

Are you looking to get out of town for a few nights, for an autumn treat? Stobo Castle, near Peebles, has a one or two-night autumn...

Are you planning an autumn break? If you’re looking for somewhere in Scotland, to get away from it all, you might like to check out...