RESTAURANT REVIEW: A rare and tasty dining experience awaits at Hilton Aberdeen TECA
P&J Live, Aberdeen’s brand-new events venue, opened last August and has already welcomed thousands of visitors to concerts and conferences.
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RESTAURANT REVIEW: Highland tourist-town spot is moving on up
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I took my family out for an evening meal in Kingussie at the tail-end of last year.
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Enjoy a slice of cosmopolitan Italy…. in the heart of Aberdeen
By the time you read this, Christmas will be a distant memory.
The best restaurants of 2019 in the north and north-east: How many have you been to?
As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to look back at the high points of 2019.
RESTAURANT REVIEW: New kid on the block in Inverness could soon be old favourite
McBain’s by the River is a relative newcomer to the Inverness restaurant scene having only opened earlier this year.
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Invention and sophistication at Links House, Dornoch
Growing up in Dornoch many years ago, going out for dinner was a real treat.
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Family-run and friendly with the fresh taste of Italy
After a chilly autumn walk at Crathes Castle, some food was in order to warm us up.
REVIEW: ‘Scottish tapas’ among the highlights at Toot’s Café Bar & Bistro, Rothes
The Station Hotel in Rothes has a long and varied history, dating back as far as 1899.
TRAVEL: Experiencing the weird and wonderful world of The Fife Arms
A piano plays by itself in the main reception area while a large stag with feathered wings flies over the bar.
REVIEW: Return visit definitely on the cards to Koi Thai Restaurant, Aberdeen
When I was a student living on Rosemount Place, I’d often pop into the Co-Op up the road for a tin of beans and a loaf of bread – the staple diet of any self-respecting young scholar.
RESTAURANT REVIEW: New Italian Valentino’s set to be firm favourite
I love Italian food, and like to think I can tell the difference between a good Italian meal (Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como – delizioso) and a bad one (Rome Ciampino Airport – disgustoso).
TRAVEL: Going on a special culinary retreat at Trump Turnberry resort
In the future, if anyone asks: “What’s the poshest thing you’ve done in your career?”, I’ll be able to tell them in a flash.
REVIEW: There’s a treat in store for diners at the The Esslemont Bar and Restaurant
They serve a large slice of heritage at The Esslemont, and very tasty it is, too.
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Dessert heaven at Highland haven
Rain lashed down, pelting our roof like hailstones on concrete. The wind was no better, howling like a pack of wolves galloping through the sand dunes behind us.
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Head to Inverness’s Mustard Seed for a great meal out
I’m suffering from a serious case of hanging-basket envy.
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Tuk into delicious Indian street food at Union Square
There is a man in Bangladesh who must wonder from time to time what became of his old rickshaw, which used to lurch around the streets of capital Dhaka to earn a crust.
Restaurant review: Food that tastes as good as it looks at Nairn’s The Clubhouse Hotel
On a recent trip from the Highlands to Aberdeen, we decided to break up the journey with a spot of lunch in Nairn.
REVIEW: This pitch-perfect restaurant adds to beauty of bay
The newly opened Uig Sands on Lewis markets itself as a restaurant with a view.
Thousands flock to Peterhead seafood festival
Fishing fans turned out in their thousands over the weekend for a major event celebrating one of Peterhead’s most valuable industries.
RESTAURANT REVIEW: The world is your oyster at Cosmo
It was the penultimate night of the school summer holidays and we decided to take the kids out for one last hurrah.
Restaurant review: Ahoy, come gather at The Captain’s Table in the Broch
In Admiral Lord Nelson’s Navy, a captain was not only judged on his fighting ability in savage sea battles of the time, but also on how good a table he kept.
REVIEW: Hearty fare at popular Highland restaurant
When the sun shines and the clouds part, nowhere on Earth comes close to matching the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands.
Restaurant review: Figment offers fine food on a platter
Figment hasn’t even been open a year yet and already won Best of Aberdeen at the Scottish Cafe Awards.
Huge crowds turn out for ninth annual Elgin Food and Drink Festival
Food and drink enthusiasts turned out in droves this weekend for Elgin’s ninth annual celebration of local produce.
REVIEW: Torrish Restaurant is fabulous addition to Highland scene
Fully paid up member of the Nosey Parker Club (NPC) that’s me.
Restaurant review: Hearty plateful in Pitlochry with a hint of Highlands
For years, each time I’ve driven along the A9 past Pitlochry, the sight of the grand Atholl Palace Hotel standing high above the town has made me utter the following sentence:
Gin joining Turriff Show for the first time
Local producers and their stories will play a key role this year and one duo in particular are looking forward to setting up temporary home in the new Turriff pavilion.
Brothers given permission to transform disused quarry into whisky tourist centre
A pair of north-east brothers have been given permission to transform a disused quarry into a whisky tourist destination.
New food and drink pavilion one of the many highlights at this year’s Turriff Show
Organisers of the north-east's biggest agricultural show are promising visitors a taste of something new this year.
Douneside House: A taste of Scotland with lovely views
Nature laid on a perfect feast for our journey from Aberdeen to Douneside House on Royal Deeside for dinner in a former country mansion.
Think courgettes are boring? Michelin star chef Michael Smith’s recipe will make you think again
July is the ideal month to get your hands on courgettes – they’re very easy to grow as they basically look after themselves.
BAAB Meze and Grill: Taste of the East on the west coast
Under blue skies I was gazing upon a seductively curved bay with small yachts bobbing in the harbour.