Drinks

Mother Superior

I joined a tequila-themed Edinburgh pub crawl and found new favourites

SimplyCook and Amity Brew Co launch SimplyJuicy, a limited-edition pale ale made for curry night

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The best Scottish food events for the season of mellow fruitfulness

TRIP Drinks announce Kendall Jenner as new Global Ambassador

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The dining room set up at Hampden Park hospitality

I experienced 'most luxurious' Hampden hospitality this summer

I had a daring afternoon tea at this lively Edinburgh luxury hotel

Ethos coffee and brunch at 8 North Street, Havant was rated five on March 13.Photo: Adobe

New brunch and sober bar spot to open in Edinburgh

Sam Baxendale and James Grant

‘Five-star dive bar’ to open in historic Edinburgh vaults

The Bird & Blend Matcha Latte Magic Whisk is designed to make preparing smooth, creamy matcha lattes at home easier.

I tried the Bird & Blend Magic Whisk for a new way to make tea

The Clarence bar

I tried ‘nostalgic’ neighbourhood Scottish pub and restaurant

More than half of Scots are cutting back on dining out

I tried 'world first' champagne experience in historic hotel cellar

The Garden View Deck & Bar

The 5 best Edinburgh summer terraces for outdoor food and drinks

Mia Cowie, Neil Cunningham, Nick Gulliver and Aidan McKinlay

I had a first look at Edinburgh's new speciality food shop

I had lunch at the newest restaurant in dynamic Edinburgh venue

Paul Rankin

Local cooks shortlisted for Orkney MasterChef contest

Where: Gleneagles Townhouse, 39 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2AD. The Micheln Guide says: 'The Scottish larder is the focus of the accessible menu, with the kitchen showing a keen eye for presentation'.

Luxury Scottish hotel to launch ‘lavish’ all day brunch

The Siemens EQ500 TQ513GB1 makes a wide range of coffee drinks and can prepare two cups at once for added convenience.

Siemens EQ500 review: Worth the investment?

The award-winning, black pearl-filtered Single Estate Vodka is now available in the UK

Ad Feature D'YAVOL Spirits launch award-winning vodka in UK

The five hottest Edinburgh Festival Fringe restaurant tables

I tried a fun new whisky experience in Edinburgh's coolest venue

SmilePro: the at-home teeth whitening kit that’s gone viral

10-minute whitening kit tackles tea and coffee stains

PIC Lisa Ferguson 27/09/2025

Sam Heughan launches Galloway distillery

The Outlander star has taken over the former Crafty Distillery and rebranded it as Galloway Distillery

Sam Heughan: Nude scenes in Outlander were 'perhaps forced' in early days

Tia Chela’s tacos

Award-winning chefs to bring Tia Chela Mexican to Edinburgh

Celentano's interior

I tried newly opened Celentano’s at Arthouse Hotel Glasgow

The Joseph Pearce pub will reopen on 24 July following a refurbishment.

First look inside historic Scottish bar ahead of it reopening

The 'fun little sister' venue that's opened below Edinburgh restaurant

I had lunch at this old favourite Edinburgh restaurant

10 of the best food and drink shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

I had a superb lunch at my new favourite Scottish restaurant

Dun Aluinn house

I stayed at Scottish hotel with private chef & butler - my verdict

The EUHOMY countertop ice maker can quickly produce bullet-shaped ice cubes for cold drinks at home

EUHOMY ice maker now £76.49

The Boar's Head in Fife

‘Charming’ Scottish coaching inn named best in the country

The 6L beer dispenser and cooler is designed for chilled draught-style pints at home

Wowcher’s home beer dispenser deal is now £109

Hendersons Glasgow

Edinburgh vegetarian institution reveals new look Glasgow restaurant

Stacey Solomon says she's 'never been happier' she bought a countertop ice machine, which is now reduced in Amazon's latest limited-time deal. Photo by Stacey Solomon/Instagram.

Stacey Solomon's favourite ice machine is on sale

Grant and Jaye Hutchison outside Aeble, Anstruther

'Lovely' bar and shop in Scottish seaside town has shut down

Select your favourite match-day fodder from this list, and pay just £10 for a full-on feast

Sainsbury's £10 match-day feast has pizzas, garlic bread, and drinks

The Nutribullet Ultra is designed to blend frozen fruit, crush ice and make smoothies in a 900ml cup

Nutribullet Ultra now £87.99

The 'fun' and jolly Edinburgh deli that's opened in former cycle shop

The new Edinburgh hotel restaurant with perfect Princes Street views

The Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl can make ice cream, soft serve, gelato, sorbet and milkshakes using pre-frozen ingredients

Ninja’s new CREAMi Scoop & Swirl gets £82 off on Amazon
The Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl includes 13 frozen dessert programmes, two reusable tubs and a Mix-In function, and it's now reduced by £81.99 on Amazon

Nectar customers can choose three selected Taste the Difference picky bits for £8

Sainsbury’s launches 3 for £8 picky bits deal for summer match nights

The five-in-one frozen drink maker can prepare slushies, cocktails, milkshakes and ice cream without adding bags of ice

Five-in-one slushie and ice-cream maker gets 30% summer discount

Elements restaurant launches summer gin cocktail dining experience

The AstroAI mini fridge is a compact cooling solution that could come in handy for World Cup watch nights and summer home entertaining.

Mini fridge deal could be just what you need for World Cup nights

Sainsbury's has some very tasty deals on food that's perfect for watching the World Cup with

Sainsbury’s shoppers name 10 favourite 'picky bits' in World Cup sale

I had transcendent 13-course dinner at Edinburgh Michelin restaurant

Rothes Glen in Speyside hosts 'ultimate weekends' about six to eight times a year.

I had an ultimate whisky weekend in a Scottish castle - my verdict

The new range of bargain sharers at Sainsbury's offers the perfect accompaniment to a World Cup party - and for only £8

Sainsbury’s £8 World Cup Taste the Difference sharers deal - full list

TRNSMT 2026: Price of pint and bar prices for weekend music festival

Stella Artois is launching a Wimbledon themed beer (Image made with AI)

Stella Artois launches strawberries and cream Wimbledon themed beer

Amazon has reduced the price of the NutriBullet 600 Series blender by 33% for a limited time

Amazon cuts NutriBullet 600 Series blender to £46.66 in 33% discount

The Hoxton Edinburgh

Luxury Scottish hotel launches ‘hedonistic’ brunch

I tried Cradle, the new fine dining restaurant at Cromlix - my verdict

1802 lounge Edinburgh

Cocktail bar close to Edinburgh Playhouse to launch £10 drinks menu

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