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Past articles by Rosalind:

Scran season 6: Sam Heughan talks Sassenach Gin, favourite restaurants and life after Outlander

On this episode of Scran, we headed out for lunch in Glasgow with actor and author Sam Heughan. In a world exclusive, Sam shares with me his not-yet-release ... → Read More

Scottish restaurant awarded 3 AA Rosettes for 2023

Establishments with three AA Rosettes are all outstanding restaurants achieving standards which demand national recognition well beyond their local area, wh ... → Read More

Edinburgh Street Food: Location, opening times and vendors as new market launches

Earlier this month is was announced that a new, permanent street food market would open in Edinburgh - Edinburgh Street Food. It opened on 25 February and o ... → Read More

UK's most remote restaurant with rooms Corrour Station seeks staff

Corrour Station House, made famous by a scene in Trainspotting, is seeking staff as they gear to reopen for the season. Known as the UK's most remote r ... → Read More

Plans for distillery at Jupiter Artland in Edinburgh submitted

The planning application for a new art centre, cafe and craft distillery at Jupiter Artland in West Edinburgh have been submitted to City of Edinburgh Counc ... → Read More

Scotland Deposit Return Scheme: What is Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme, when does it start, what is included, why is it controversial?

Later this year Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme will launch - the first in the UK - and with it will come some changes to how we recycle single use dr ... → Read More

Team behind Port of Leith release Perpetuity whisky

The Leith Export Co., the commercial trading arm for Lind & Lime and Port of Leith products, has announced the release of a new blended whisky, which is modelled on the infinity bottle concept. In anticipation of the new £13.5m Port of Leith vertical Distillery, due to open this summer, Perp ... → Read More

Manchester pasta restaurant changes name after legal challenge with Glasgow Sugo

In 2019 the two restaurants, both named Sugo, became embroiled in a social media feud over use of the name. Now the Manchester restaurant, which was called Sugo Pasta Kitchen, has changed its name to Sud, meaning south in Italian, following a legal dispute with Glasgow's Sugo. Sugo in Glasg ... → Read More

9 of Scotland's best chocolatiers

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 passion for sweet products, be they classics like Tablet and Cranachan through to more modern inventions like Irn-Bru and Highland Toffee, knows no ... → Read More

5 Scottish pubs named in top 50 cocktail bars for 2023

The Top 50 Cocktails bars in the UK for 2022 have been announced at an awards night in London. East-London bar, Satan’s Whiskers, was voted number one in this year’s Top 50 Cocktail Bars sponsored by Franklin & Sons. Located in Bethnal Green, the unassuming cocktail bar has jumped up four pl ... → Read More

Michelin Guide 2023: new Scottish restaurants that made the UK list

While Michelin Stars for 2023 have yet to be revealed, some new restaurants have made it into the latest guide. Deciding where to go for dinner can be very ... → Read More

10 whiskies that won awards in 2022

Why not toast the festive season and the end of 2022 with one of these award-winning whiskies? From blends to single malts - and with prices starting at £12 - there's something for all tastes and budgets. Ledaig 18 Year Old The heavily peated Ledaig 18 Year Old has triumphed in The Whisky ... → Read More

Fife restaurant Haar St Andrews awarded three AA Rosettes

Dean Banks’ restaurant Haar St Andrews has been awarded three AA Rosettes at this year’s annual awards dinner. → Read More

Finalists revealed for the 2022 Scottish Bar & Pub Awards

The finalists for the 2022 Scottish Bar & Pub Awards have been revealed - has your favourite made the list? → Read More

4 Scottish butter companies to support

As the cost of living continues to rise, many consumers are seeing price hikes in every day essentials including butter. → Read More

review - Come for the whisky, stay for the roaring fires and pub grub

Come for the whisky, stay for the roaring fires and pub grub says Rosalind Erskine. → Read More

Outlander star Sam Heughan to release ‘deeply personal’ autobiography Waypoints in late 2022

The actor has penned a memoir while traversing the West Highland Way. → Read More

The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa, St Andrews – Scotland on Sunday Travel

Rosalind Erskine takes a trip to golfers’ paradise to see how this grand dame of a hotel has been revamped. → Read More

Men in Kilts series 2: Travel docuseries to return to TV screens

Starzplay has given the go-ahead for a second series of the travel show, which stars Outlander actors Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish. → Read More

Anya Hindmarch Universal Bag: date of release and where to get the £10 designer bag in Scotland

The designer is releasing two new reusable shopping bags. → Read More