Tim Dover from The Roost is one of the chefs appearing in the Cookery Theatre. Once again the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Scottish Game Fair is taking place in the grounds of Scone Palace. Running from Friday to Saturday,...
World Martini Day: how do you like yours? Every day is Martini Day around these parts but today, we’re told, is actually World Martini Day. To celebrate, Belvedere Vodka have dug up all sorts of quirky Martini factoids as well as a...
No butts, The Royal Highland Show is taking place for the 175th time. It’s fair to say that the countryside and the city have not always understood each other as well as they might. The Royal Highland Show, taking place for...
Over the last few days, we have blogged about the ongoing collaboration between chef Mark Greenaway and Scotland’s oldest brewer, Tennent Caledonian. Mark has been busy devising recipes that use traditional and sometimes forgotten Scottish...
Douglas Stewart and chef Neil Forbes outside Cafe St Honore. Food provenance has become increasingly important over the last few years. Concerns about air miles, traceability and sustainability mean that serving chicken from, say, Thailand...
Anne Mulhern, owner of the Willow Tea Rooms, enjoys the scenery at Loch Lomond Shores. There has been loads of research into how differently shaped wine glasses, cutlery and plates can influence the way that food and drink taste. Here at...
Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges are surrounded by some of Scotland’s most striking scenery. The 5pm Dining blog has consulted its meteorological department and they have assured us that this summer will be – technical term coming...
There’s something about summer memories that linger in your mind forever. Playing outside as a child in the evening when it’s still daylight. Your first beach holiday with friends. The smell of suntan lotion. A packed beer...
Graze on street food at Crail Food Festival. Many lucky whisky lovers will already be on Islay for this year’s Islay Festival of Malt and Music. Ceilidhs, concerts and distillery open days all mean that the weekend will go with a...
A trip away in Scotland is even better when you can take your best pal. Here’s a list of hotels in Scotland your dog will love just as much as you do. The Elgin Hotel, Dunfermline A half hour drive from Edinburgh and just...
The dinner table: a potential minefield. The 5pm Dining blog enjoyed a recent survey from the SUBWAY® brand which found, among other problems, was that one in five Brits was embarrassed by their partners when eating out. The research...
Dramatic mountain landscapes, sparkling lochs, rugged coastlines… our wee country really does pack in an incredible amount of natural beauty. We believe Scotland’s scenery is best enjoyed from a cosy hotel with a cup of...
Firkin Gin & Walter Gregor – the first Scottish tonic water As the 5pm Dining blog has noted, several times, new gin brands are popping up all over Scotland. These are happy days for gin lovers. However, as the number...
The 22nd edition of The List Eating and Drinking Guide launched last night in the Scottish Cafe and Restaurant in the National Gallery of Scotland. As ever, it’s an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the restaurants, bars and...
Macsween chef Colin Bussey will be demonstrating the versatility of haggis. Easter traditionally sees the starting gun being fired on the festival season and this year is no different. On Saturday, people can enjoy the inaugural Highland...
Last week, the 5pm Dining blog sauntered down to Whighams Wine Cellars on Edinburgh’s Hope Street for an anCnoc whisky tasting. Distilled in 1975. The blockbuster whisky of the night was a 1975 vintage anCnoc. One of only 1590...
