NFU Scotland has warned the 2026 to 27 Scottish Budget flatlines support for farmers and crofters, offering short term certainty but failing to match rising costs and the growing demands placed on rural communities.

The SNP has moved to block a proposed whisky tax rise at Westminster, with Moray MP Graham Leadbitter warning that Scotland’s world class whisky industry and thousands of local jobs are being put at risk.

Lidl is bringing a touch of Scottish tradition to January by reviving Little Christmas, offering 1,000 shoppers a £6 voucher while celebrating Nollaig Bheag and its deep cultural roots during a month many find difficult.

A unique Burns Night experience returns to Speyside as Linn House brings together open fire cooking, Indian cuisine and rare whisky, offering guests an intimate three night celebration that reimagines Scottish tradition through global flavours and craftsmanship.

NFU Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to reform public sector food procurement, warning schools and hospitals are missing a key opportunity to prioritise Scottish produce and support farmers, crofters and growers across the Highlands and Islands.

Marks and Spencer has launched a new Nutrient Dense food range aimed at helping people boost fibre, vitamins and minerals, as figures show most UK adults are missing key nutrients despite growing interest in healthier eating.

With Christmas Day over and fridges full across Scotland, a food hygiene expert is urging families to reheat Boxing Day leftovers safely, sharing clear advice on storage, temperatures, and best practice to protect health while reducing festive food waste.

A Stornoway food business has been recognised for exceptional hygiene standards after Engebret Ltd received a Food Standards Scotland Eat Safe Award, highlighting the role of local Environmental Health teams in supporting food safety and helping customers choose where to eat with confidence.

From wildflower planting to hand trimmed produce, a Scottish farm near Arbroath is shaping how M&S grows its Christmas Brussels sprouts, blending biodiversity, climate conscious farming, and long term partnerships to deliver better food while protecting nature.

Young pupils on Skye are getting a rare taste of life in a world class kitchen as The Three Chimneys re opens its classroom experience for 2026, blending local produce, education, and community pride while inspiring the island’s next generation of hospitality talent.

NFU Scotland has warned that dairy farmers are facing a deepening crisis as milk prices fall below production costs, urging urgent action from processors and the supply chain to protect rural jobs, food security and the future of Scottish farming.

NFU Scotland has warned supermarkets that excessive festive discounting on fresh produce risks undermining Scottish growers, calling for fairer pricing, reduced reliance on imports, and stronger protections to support domestic horticulture and long term food security.

NFU Scotland has issued fresh consumer guidance after Salmonella cases were linked to imported eggs, warning that UK and Scottish eggs remain among the safest in the world and calling for stronger standards, clearer labelling and equal rules for imported food.

Family farms across Scotland face an uncertain future as NFU Scotland warns proposed Inheritance Tax changes could saddle thousands with unpayable bills, putting long established rural businesses at risk unless urgent changes are made before April 2026.

A Fort Augustus fish and chip shop has earned national recognition after winning a prestigious UK industry award, highlighting Highland talent, quality food, and a local business making its mark on the national stage.