6 C
Inverness
Monday, February 17, 2025

CATEGORY

Food and Drink

Food and Drink

Tuck into a Fortnight of Foodie Delights Across Inverness and Loch Ness

Two weeks of foodie events are cooking up in the Highlands, with the Food & Drink Festival 2025 tantalising tastebuds from 22nd February until 8th March. The...

Harrison Af(Ford)able Lidl Celebrates Whisky Win With Hollywood-Style Campaign

Lidl has raised a glass to its latest triumph, as its Ben Bracken Islay Single Malt whisky has been crowned best tasting in its...

Speyside MP Secures Westminster Whisky Debate

An SNP MP representing a key whisky producing area has secured a Westminster debate on Government support for the Scotch Whisky industry. Graham Leadbitter, whose...

New Deal for Agriculture

Flexible grants to drive efficiency, support nature and climate friendly farming. Farmers and crofters will benefit from £20 million additional capital support this year and...

Supporting Orkney’s Farmers and Food Producers

Plans for a new abattoir in Orkney have received a significant funding boost, offering fresh hope for local farmers, crofters, and producers. A new facility...

Harry Gow Announces Exciting New Opportunities at Harbour Road Bakery

The Highlands’ favourite award-winning bakery chain, Harry Gow, is calling on enthusiastic customer service professionals to join its team as it prepares for the...

Morrisons Serves Up Sweet Scottish Treats for Burns Night

Morrisons Cafés are kicking off Burns Night celebrations in style by offering customers a free Tunnock’s Teacake or Caramel Wafer with any refillable hot...

Farmers on Alert as Foot And Mouth Risk Rises Across The UK

The threat of foot and mouth disease (FMD) has escalated after a confirmed case in water buffalo in Brandenburg, Germany, leading the UK to...

Plan Your Perfect Day at The Highland Wedding Fair

Couples dreaming of their big day are invited to The Highland Wedding Fair on Sunday 9 February 2025, hosted by Highland Registrars at the...

World-Famous Skye Restaurant The Three Chimneys Serves Up New Head Chef to Continue its 40-Year Legacy

The Three Chimneys on the Isle of Skye has appointed a new head chef to lead its kitchen teams, continuing its 40-year legacy at...

Cheers to Craftsmanship Scotmid Introduces Burnside Brewery’s Award-Winning Alcohol-Free Beers

A Scottish convenience giant is raising the bar with new alcohol-free options just in time for Hogmanay and Dry January. From 28th December 2024, Scotmid...

Scots Face a 44% Rise in Christmas Cooking Costs

The cost of cooking Christmas dinner has skyrocketed by 44% since 2019, exposing a stark disconnect between Scotland’s electricity surplus and the high prices...

Scots’ Tastebuds are Changing as Lidl’s New Survey Reveals Surprising Trends

Scotland’s food traditions are being shaken up, as Lidl’s ‘Guid Food Guide’ reveals the nation’s changing palate. A whopping 74% of Scots admit they’ve never...

Chef Urges Everyone to Eat Venison at Least Once This Christmas and New Year to do Your Bit for The Planet

Tim Maddams, formerly Head Chef at the River Cottage Canteen, and now based in Morayshire in Scotland is passionate about natural foods, foraging and...

New Whisky Destination ‘Linn House’ to Open its Doors for a Burns Night Supper to Remember

The Linn House Supper Series will kick off with a unique celebration sure to set Burns Night ablaze this winter, in partnership with open-fire...

News

Anas Sarwar Challenged Over Invitation to Work With Reform

The SNP has challenged Anas Sarwar to rule out “once and for all” working with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in any capacity after a...

Call for Change to Family Visa Rules to Help Scots Reunite With Loved Ones

A fresh push has been made for changes to the UK’s family visa rules to help Scots reunite with their loved ones. The Scottish Government...

Entertainment

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers Bring Thunderous Energy to The Stage

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers are marking their 30th anniversary with a tour that promises to be nothing short of spectacular. This landmark celebration sees the group...

New BBC Scotland Podcast Tells The Inside Story of Vladimir Romanov and His Remarkable Era at The Helm of Heart of Midlothian FC

A new podcast series from BBC Scotland investigates Vladimir Romanov’s rise from Soviet submarine cook to millionaire football club owner and fugitive in a...

Travel and Tourism

People Encouraged to Help Welcome Tourists

The operator of two tourist attractions in the town is encouraging people to become volunteers to give visitors a friendly welcome. The Forres Heritage Trust...

Discover The History of The Highlands With trove.scot

Historic Environment Scotland has launched a new digital platform, trove.scot, bringing history straight to your screen. The Highlands are rich with history, and now it...