Food and Drink

Ottolenghi, Edinburgh, review: 'Taking Scottish mission seriously'

I tried the 'UK's best' shortbread and it's not even Scottish Gaby Soutar

The 'Hollywood' favourite Edinburgh pub celebrating its 10th birthday

I stayed in mystical hotel suite on historic Edinburgh street

I had the decadent £60 menu at this handsome Edinburgh restaurant

I've found the best five vegetarian restaurants in Scotland

The Murrayfield Bar has closed for refurbishment

‘Fantastic’ Scottish pub shuts for £300k revamp

I went to the opening of Ottolenghi and it was the best party in town

I would walk 233 miles from Edinburgh to revisit dreamy Scottish cafe

Ad Feature Mrs Elswood celebrates gherkins at The Great Gherkin Soirée

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I had a boozy night at this cool new Edinburgh 'five-star dive bar'

Iain Burnett

I tried the 'world's best' chocolate from a Scottish chocolatier

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I discovered this Leith shop before Ottolenghi opened in Edinburgh

I had a lively and bold lunch at this revived Edinburgh restaurant gem

I had lavish Sunday lunch at Edinburgh luxury hotel named 'UK's best'

The peachy new family bakery that's opened in bustling Edinburgh area

Schloss Roxburghe

Scotland serves up its six best food events this September

I skipped the long and hot queue at Edinburgh's best bakery

I had lunch at the newest restaurant in dynamic Edinburgh venue

The award-winning, black pearl-filtered Single Estate Vodka is now available in the UK

Ad Feature D'YAVOL Spirits launch award-winning vodka in UK

I discovered my favourite new fragrance and it's strangely edible

Chef Dean Banks has hit out at Edinburgh council over the lack of clarity and communication following the suspension of the trams three weeks ago

Leith trade being 'destroyed' due to tram disruption, warn top chefs

Scotland serves up its 6 best food delights for July

The best five new bakeries in Scotland

The cooking whizz who's created buzzy and tasty Perth programme

Top Scottish cook shares food loves, best Skye restaurant and icks

The 'fun' and jolly Edinburgh deli that's opened in former cycle shop

I had Sunday lunch at Edinburgh's most ravishing new restaurant

I toured this charming Edinburgh pub on its 200th birthday

The bright green Edinburgh cafe that's opened at former barber

The 'modern and cosy' cafe opening in quiet Midlothian town

I had transcendent 13-course dinner at Edinburgh Michelin restaurant

I had a hopeful and retro dinner at Edinburgh's most viral restaurant

I had a sneak preview of 'Scotland's best cheese'

Edinburgh International Book Festival 2026: Food highlights

I'm a restaurant reviewer but this isn't about the food

I thought Edinburgh street was foodie desert, until I met this gem

Stella Artois is launching a Wimbledon themed beer (Image made with AI)

Stella Artois launches strawberries and cream Wimbledon themed beer

I had dinner at Edinburgh's latest pizza restaurant

I went to first Leith Food Festival and I'm digesting the experience

I had a first look at what will be Leith's coolest restaurant

I had lunch at this luxurious Scottish seaside hotel restaurant Gaby Soutar

India is a growing market for Scottish premium drink exporters

A world of opportunity in India for Scotland’s premium beverage sector

Stanley Quencher tumbler drops to £26.99 - here's how to get one

I wanted to visit this buzzy Scottish restaurant for seven years

I visited this stylish Edinburgh bakery for a cute and quirky pop-up Gaby Soutar

The colourful 'love letter' of a bakery and cafe opening in Edinburgh

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