Around Scotland | 5pm Food & Dining Blog

Scotch lamb PGI makes for quick and easy midweek treats. ...

There is a cracking Big Deal on an overnight stay for 2 at The Craigie, a Midlothian hotel with an intriguing history. ...

The third Scottish Gin Awards celebrated the quality, innovation and endeavour of Scotland's gin producers. ...

Tatties are in the headlines for appearing on luxury menus. ...

Scotland picked up two stars in the latest Great Britain and Ireland Michelin Guide. ...

The Spree returns to Paisley for the eighth time from Friday 11th to Saturday 19th October. ...

The Big Big Gin Festival is at Edinburgh Corn Exchange Sat 12 and Sun 13th October. ...

5pm are working with with Action For Children to raise money for Scotland’s most vulnerable young people. ...

Save money on takeaways by making your own 'fakeaway' versions of popular dishes using Specially Selected Pork. ...

Belhaven Brewery and Tempest Brewing Co are hosting festivals over the weekend of Saturday 21st September. ...

Enjoy lots of great seafood at the Festival of the Sea and Clyde Built this weekend. ...

The Great British Food Festival is at Floors Castle in the Borders over the weekend of Sat 14 and Sun 15 Sep 2019. ...

Stranraer Oyster Festival takes place this weekend from Friday. ...

1.3 million Brits think bacon comes from a cow. ...

Food and drink festival suggestions for the weekend. ...

Nothing is forever - particularly in the restaurant world. Two veterans of the Glasgow and Edinburgh dining scenes exit stage left. ...