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Winners of Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards announced

For over two decades, the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards has celebrated the finest the industry has to offer. Last night (7 September) was no different, with the cream of the crop in attendance to toast this year's finalists and winners.

West Lothian Teenager Wins Inspirational Young Person Award 2023

Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon praises teen for inspiring others as winner announced during Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight (2-16 September)

SeaFest Peterhead to welcome five top north-east chefs to first seafood stage

A quintet of leading chefs from across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire will showcase the finest seafood dishes on stage at this year’s SeaFest Peterhead.

Be a part of Scotch whisky history

Become a part of Scotch whisky history and join Isle of Harris Distillers at 2:30pm on Friday 22 September for the first taste of The Hearach, the first single malt Scotch whisky ever released from the Hebridean isle of Harris.

Outer Hebrides Meet the Producer Uist Tour - Sourcing Scotland Regional Event

Outer Hebrides Sourcing Scotland/Meet the Producer tour is taking place on the 6th and 7th of September in Uist. Buyers, tourism and hospitality professionals, digital content creators and other participants will meet island food and drink producers and businesses to learn more about what they do.

Tomatin unveils The Italian Collection: a trio of single malts finished in Italian wine casks

Highland distillery reveals its latest trio of country-inspired expressions.

Bidfood Scotland opens Scottish e-commerce platform to champion local produce

One of Scotland’s leading foodservice suppliers, Bidfood Scotland, has announced the opening of a new area within their award-winning e-commerce platform, Bidfood Direct, which will be completely dedicated to Scottish produce.

Local provenance top of the menu this Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight

Almost 90% of Scots want to buy more local food and drink.

Thistly Cross Whisky Cask Declared UK's Best Flavoured Cide in 2023 World Cider Awards

Thistly Cross Cider, the renowned Scottish cider producer, has once again demonstrated its craftsmanship and innovation by securing an impressive five awards at the 2023 World Cider Awards.

Bank Holiday Every Week: Thriving Local Business Announces New Employment Opportunities and Celebrates Success of a Four-day Working Week

Scotland’s only Scotch whisky cream liqueur toasts new deal with Co-op

Scotland’s only Scotch whisky cream liqueur brand, Magnum, has secured a new deal to supply over 30 Co-op stores across the Highlands & Islands, Aberdeenshire, Fife and the Scottish Borders.

Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival is back this September

This year’s FREE festival is playing host to two of Scotland’s own celebrity chefs - Tony Singh and Rohan Wadke, who will inspire visitors with their FREE cooking demonstrations.