Beyond the soaring stone walls of the historic Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish hunger for haggis, never more evident than during Burns Night celebrations, there is something else which forms a large part of Scotland’s cultural identity: Scotch whisky. The first records of whisky distillation in Scotland date back to 1494 and it was originally used […]
September 6th to 7th, 2014 Loch Lomond, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland www.lochlomondfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk
Scottish distilleries have been producing whisky for centuries and those who are passionate about this spirit know that they do it very well. Highlighting the very best of Scotland’s national drink is the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, on from May 1st to 5th. The Speyside region in northeast Scotland is home to many historic distilleries […]
There is no better way to enjoy the tranquility, the oyster bounty, and to meet the locals of Scotland’s Loch Fyne than at Taste of Loch Fyne on February 21st. Tickets cost 95 British pounds (GBP). “The perfect gift for seafood lovers. Come for a day out at Loch Fyne and enjoy a programme of […]
Belgian beer brand, Heverlee, selected Scotland to launch its traditional beer back in November. Nothing too exciting about that until you learn how they did it. Popping up at barber shops across Glasgow, visitors were able to sit back and relax while getting a trim with a beer. Heverlee’s barmen served pints from a bespoke […]
Burns Night celebrations are held every year on January 25th to honour Scotland’s favourite son, poet Robert Burns – haggis is optional.
Why Go? As a UNESCO World Heritage Site with many of its medieval structures still intact, Edinburgh tells interesting tales from centuries past. Yet the capital of Scotland is far from being outdated. The city is laden with contemporary art galleries, shops, restaurants, bars, and clubs. Also a constant attraction are its year-round festivals. The […]
Of all the national dishes in the world, haggis is one of the more infamous. You may have heard the story that the wild and elusive haggis can be hunted in the foothills of the Scottish Highlands, much to the amusement of the Scots. In reality though, haggis is traditionally made by stuffing the stomach […]
Food, drink, and a lot of fun – what more could you want out of a festival? The Foodies Festival returns to the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, from August 9th to 11th and it’s guaranteed to bring out a smile, in more ways than one. From the Wine Village to the Cocktail Theatre, Producer’s Market, and […]
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