Whilst most people will be deciding which chocolate egg to consume this Easter we decided to take a more seasonal approach to Spring dining. And the result, a rather unusual and delicious savoury/sweet shortbread. Thinking you’d probably rather stick to a chocolate egg? I promise you that you will be amazed at how good this...Read More
Today, the 25th January marks the birthday of Scotland’s most famous bard and one of our national heroes, Rabbie Burns. Long standing traditions at Burns’ Suppers have become as much a tribute to Scottish food and drink, as to his work. But few probably realise just how closely each of the courses from Scotch Broth...Read More
Wherever you are in the world there is no better time to soak up a few Scottish food and drink insights than during the #ScotFood Twitter hour. But what is it, when is it and how do I get involved? It’s a Tweet Up, same as the others that exist in Twitter in this...Read More
On Sunday we welcomed a number of food enthusiasts to our HQ and here’s what happened. Thanks to the author Gabriella Bennett, Digital Journalist, The Herald. On Trend – Food Smoking at HomeRead More
When the words ‘I’m going on a safari’ are uttered most people assume of course you are off to spend some time in Africa amidst elephants, lions and the like but then they should know by now that whenever the Tasting Scotland team go on an adventure there is only one thing at the centre...Read More
We are delighted to be co-hosting ‘Scotland Hour’ tonight but what is it and why must you join us? #ScotlandHour is a monthly chat on Twitter that lasts, well not surprisingly an hour. It runs from 9-10pm GMT on the last Wednesday of every month, its great fun and if you like the inside track...Read More
We’re delighted to announce that some of our producer favourites scooped up a highly coveted 2014 Excellence Award at this year’s Scotland Food & Drink Awards. But who won Scottish Product of the Year? Well, for those of you who have already joined us you’ll know that our food and drink tours and tasting events...Read More
At the time of writing there is exactly 12 hours and 8 minutes until World Whisky Day….not that we are counting of course. Now in it’s third year this annual celebration of all things Uisque Beatha; that’s to say ‘Water of Life’ or ‘Lively Water’ based; if you want the translation from Gaelic, are quite literally toasted. Of...Read More
We are often asked so how do you choose which Scottish produce to showcase on your food and drink walking tours? Well, it generally depends on the weather and who has arrived at Scotland’s largest Farmers’ Market. With an incredible footfall of between 6-10,000 people per week, musicians plucking or drumming out tunes aplenty and of course the most incredible location with...Read More
There has been so much going on at Tasting Scotland HQ we can’t even begin to start. Above all else, this year to date, we have enjoyed nothing more than creating a complete range of unique food and drink experiences that allow you to get the true taste of Scotland in one wholesome bite. We are looking...Read More
