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Edinburgh music acts up for Scottish Album of the Year Award public vote↗

Edinburgh acts in the running for top national music prize · What's On at Edinburgh Evening News ↗

Kevin Quinn · What's On

¶Local press The Scotsman

‘Ultra rare’ Scotch whisky sells for £2.1M at first time distillery auction↗

An old and rare bottle of Macallan has sold for £2.1M at an auction held within the distillery for the first time. · Food and Drink at The Scotsman ↗

Rosalind Erskine · Food and Drink

¶Local press The Scotsman

Sainsbury's Christmas food orders are live and turkey starts at £7.20 this year (cloned)↗

Sainsbury's has opened its Christmas Food to Order range, with turkey starting at just £7.20 and more than 100 festive dishes available to reserve for collection before Christmas. · Food and Drink at The Scotsman ↗

Gareth Butterfield · Food and Drink

¶Local press The Scotsman

Why Labour needs to wake up to this threat to the £5.36 billion Scotch whisky industry↗

Only a fool would think that because Scotch whisky is a global success now it will always be · Food and Drink at The Scotsman ↗

Scotsman comment · Food and Drink

¶Local press The Scotsman

What is all the fuss about English whisky? English whisky history and why there are concerns over GI↗

Scotland is known for our national drink, but a right stooshie is kicking off over English whisky and its geographical indication (GI), but what’s the fuss all about ? Food and drink editor Rosalind Erskine takes a look · Food and Drink at The Scotsman ↗

Rosalind Erskine · Food and Drink

¶Local press The Scotsman

I tried the £37 breakfast at Edinburgh's most awesome waterside restaurant↗

I had the best meal of the day at this surf destination · Food and Drink at The Scotsman ↗

Gaby Soutar · Food and Drink

¶Local press The Scotsman

Bonus Scran: Scotland Served Cocktail Festival and World Class↗

A special bonus episode of our podcast Scran is now live. · Food and Drink at The Scotsman ↗

Rosalind Erskine · Food and Drink

¶Local press Edinburgh Evening News

Artwork inspired by Knife Angel sculpture to go on display in Edinburgh↗

Public messages form angel wings for anti-knife crime exhibition · What's On at Edinburgh Evening News ↗

Skye Donald · What's On

¶Local press The Scotsman

‘Classy’ Scottish speakeasy bar wins best cocktail menu in global awards↗

A multi-award-winning hidden Scottish bar has once again been awarded best cocktail menu at a global awards event. · Food and Drink at The Scotsman ↗

Rosalind Erskine · Food and Drink

¶Local press Edinburgh Evening News

Santa takes to the water as free Edinburgh canal cruises return for winter↗

The charity's festive sailings will run daily from Monday, November 30, to Tuesday, December 15, offering passengers a relaxed festive atmosphere and a chance to meet Santa. · What's On at Edinburgh Evening News ↗

Skye Donald · What's On

¶Local press Edinburgh Evening News

Susan Boyle's remarkable rise to fame to be celebrated in BBC Hogmanay documentary↗

BBC announces Hogmanay documentary celebrating SuBo’s rise to prominence · What's On at Edinburgh Evening News ↗

David McLean · What's On

¶Local press Edinburgh Evening News

Edinburgh Zoo’s famous penguin parade returns after bird flu cancellation↗

The much-missed Edinburgh Zoo tradition is back in a reimagined form · What's On at Edinburgh Evening News ↗

David McLean · What's On

¶Local press The Scotsman

Why these great Scottish puddings should be central to our culinary renaissance – Stephen Jardine↗

Some smart chef needs to start a Scottish version of the Pudding Club in the Cotswolds · Food and Drink at The Scotsman ↗

Stephen Jardine · Food and Drink

¶Local press Edinburgh Evening News

Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson to return to Edinburgh for literary event↗

Garbage star returns home for book event · What's On at Edinburgh Evening News ↗

Diane King · What's On

¶Local press The Scotsman

Sainsbury's Halloween treats, chocolate and sweets are on offer and you can save up to 25% with Nectar↗

Halloween is upon us, and Sainsbury's is offering up to 25% off sweets, chocolate, crisps and more so you’ll be ready for trick or treaters. · Food and Drink at The Scotsman ↗

Rochelle Barrand · Food and Drink

Edinburgh’s Best 100 Stay See the list →

The Roseate Edinburgh slips to No. 22.

1. Slips The Roseate EdinburghEdinburgh Was No. 18 No.22

¶Local press Edinburgh Evening News

Pierre review: David Harewood's charming lawyer is set to give TV mavericks a good name↗

No sooner have we welcomed Winter, ITV's ludicrously glossy pathologist, than here comes another mononymous maverick in Pierre (Channel 4, Mon, 9pm). · What's On at Edinburgh Evening News ↗

Philip Cunnington · What's On

¶Local press The Edinburgh Reporter

Festive markets for your diary↗

Pettycur Bay Holiday Park, and its sister business, The Old Manor Hotel at Lundin Links, encourage people living nearby to “shop local, support local” this Christmas. Each hospitality business is holding a special Christmas Market on… · What's On at The Edinburgh Reporter ↗

Olivia Thomas · What's On

¶Local press The Scotsman

I had gorgeous and inspiring new cocktails at this Edinburgh five-star luxury hotel↗

I’ve been shaking it up all October · Food and Drink at The Scotsman ↗

Gaby Soutar · Food and Drink

¶Local press The Scotsman

Finalists announced for The Scottish Fish and Chip Awards - including best fish supper↗

The finalists have been revealed for Scotland’s fish and chip awards. · Food and Drink at The Scotsman ↗

Rosalind Erskine · Food and Drink

¶Local press Edinburgh Evening News

Scarefest 2026: Frightening Final Exhibit brings yet more screams to Alton Towers↗

Scarefest at Alton Towers is back and with a new addition to prompt even more frights · What's On at Edinburgh Evening News ↗

Chris Holt · What's On

¶Local press The Edinburgh Reporter

Once-a-year high ropes coming to Go Ape Dalkeith↗

Go Ape’s highly-anticipated Sundown Adventures at Dalkeith Country Park’s WinterFest are back. Go Ape’s unmissable winter adventure is coming soon for a second year at Go Ape Dalkeith near Edinburgh, and could be the highlight of your… · What's On at The Edinburgh Reporter ↗

A reporter · What's On

¶Local press Edinburgh Evening News

Diwali celebration to return to Edinburgh next month bringing light, colour and music↗

Edinburgh communities to come together to participate in the family-friendly festival of light · What's On at Edinburgh Evening News ↗

Kevin Quinn · What's On

¶Local press Edinburgh247

GB Surfing Selects Lost Shore Near Edinburgh as Olympic Training Facility↗

British surfers aiming for the Olympics now have a training base near Edinburgh. GB Surfing has selected Lost Shore Surf Resort, close to Edinburgh Airport, as one of its National Performance Centres and Olympic Training Facilities. The… · at Edinburgh247 ↗

April Angus

¶Local press Edinburgh Evening News

Christmas at the Botanics is Scotland’s dazzling beacon of festive fun - buy tickets now to guarantee your time slot↗

Christmas at the Botanics has become one of Edinburgh’s must-visit Christmas experiences - attracting 750,00 visitors since 2016 from across Scotland and beyond, as Graham Walker has been finding out. · What's On at Edinburgh Evening News ↗

Graham Walker · What's On

¶Local press Edinburgh Evening News

Five best Halloween pumpkin picking spots across Edinburgh and the Lothians↗

There are a whole host of frighteningly good pumpkin patches with haunted trails and live entertainment to raise spirits this October · What's On at Edinburgh Evening News ↗

Lucy McCulloch · What's On

¶Local press Edinburgh Evening News

Edinburgh presenter Phil McHugh reunites with friend and TV co-star Martin Compston for another TV adventure↗

Edinburgh presenter joins famous friend on the telly tonight · What's On at Edinburgh Evening News ↗

Kevin Quinn · What's On

¶Local press The Scotsman

I tried ‘superb’ new fine dining restaurant Falls by Orry Shand - my verdict↗

The Great British Menu star opened his first restaurant earlier this year, and Rosalind Erskine visited for a tasting menu dinner. · Food and Drink at The Scotsman ↗

Rosalind Erskine · Food and Drink

¶Local press The Scotsman

The women-owned and joyful Asian bakery that's opened on lively Edinburgh square↗

There’s a new addition to this hectic area · Food and Drink at The Scotsman ↗

Gaby Soutar · Food and Drink

¶Local press The Scotsman

The Scotch whiskies that won big in the IWSC 2026 spirits trophies↗

The 2026 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) spirits trophy winners have been announced. · Food and Drink at The Scotsman ↗

Rosalind Erskine · Food and Drink

¶Local press The Scotsman

‘Luxurious’ Scottish hotel to open dining room to the public for first time - as new head chef takes over↗

A former exclusive use venue in a stunning Scottish location has welcomed a new head chef, and will open its dining room to the public for the first time. · Food and Drink at The Scotsman ↗

Rosalind Erskine · Food and Drink

¶Local press The Scotsman

Independent publisher launches new whisky history series↗

An independent publisher that specialises in drinks has unveiled a new series around whisky history. · Food and Drink at The Scotsman ↗

Rosalind Erskine · Food and Drink

¶Local press The Scotsman

The Edinburgh chef giving haggis and Irn-Bru a Polish makeover↗

A chef has been hailed for his unique fusion of Scottish and Polish classics, serving up haggis pierogi and Irn-Bru fish and chips to create a dining experience praised by guests. · Food and Drink at The Scotsman ↗

Rosalind Erskine · Food and Drink

¶Local press Edinburgh Evening News

Cult BBC comedy The Fast Show coming to Edinburgh Playhouse 30 years after TV show ended↗

Tickets for Edinburgh show go on sale this week · What's On at Edinburgh Evening News ↗

Kevin Quinn · What's On

¶Local press Edinburgh Evening News

Edinburgh-based Rebus creator Sir Ian Rankin: 'I am slowing down'↗

Best-selling crime writer talks about his first standalone novel in 20 years and his plans for the fictional detective’s 40th anniversary · What's On at Edinburgh Evening News ↗

Hannah Stephenson · What's On

¶Local press The Scotsman

These half-price premium Sainsbury's mince pies make an early Christmas taste test rather tempting↗

An autumn tea break could take a festive turn with a supermarket offer that makes starting mince pie season early rather tempting · Food and Drink at The Scotsman ↗

Gareth Butterfield · Food and Drink

¶Local press The Scotsman

These are the 10 items Sainsbury's poshest shoppers love the most - from foreign semolina to expensive eggs↗

Jumbo prawns might sound like the obvious crowd-pleaser, but some rather more humble groceries shine in our countdown of highly rated buys · Food and Drink at The Scotsman ↗

Gareth Butterfield · Food and Drink

¶Local press The Scotsman

Whisky to boldly go where no whisky has gone before (but is it Scotch if made in space?)↗

Five-year whisky mission may be a precursor to the development of distilleries and factories in space · Food and Drink at The Scotsman ↗

Scotsman comment · Food and Drink

¶Local press The Scotsman

Sainsbury’s 25% off deal lets me create an indulgent three-course vegetarian dinner↗

Sainsbury’s is offering Nectar shoppers 25% off more than 600 Taste the Difference products – and there’s plenty for vegetarians to get excited about. · Food and Drink at The Scotsman ↗

Rochelle Barrand · Food and Drink

¶Local press The Edinburgh Reporter

CEILIDH is coming to Edinburgh in January next year↗

THE NEW musical CEILIDH will premiere at Pitlochry Town Hall in October, and will come to Edinburgh’s Corn Exchange from 4 to 9 January in the new year. The reason this production is staged in a large dance hall becomes obvious. Audiences… · What's On at The Edinburgh Reporter ↗

Phyllis Stephen · What's On