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Entries open for Border Union Show Competitions
Join us Border Union Show, Kelso this summer – it’s a fantastic event I promise you. Competition entries now open for #artisanbread #artisancheese #dairyicecream. NEW

Whighams – Wine & Live Jazz
A Sunday of Wine & Live Jazz Awaits at Whighams If you’re still thinking about plans for June, this might be the one to lock

Stitch, spin & connect at Elchies Farm Shop
Stitch, spin & Connect at Elchies Farm Shop Who fancies a convivial few hours doing something woolly? Not a tutorial as such but there can

Huntly Herbs Gift Set
Huntly Herbs Teapot & Herb Tea Gift Set These very sweet little teapots are perfect for a single cup of loose leaf tea – they

Peel Farm Summer Market
Peel Farm Summer Market Peel Farm Summer Market is BACK! Join them this July at Peel Farm for a summer market packed with family fun,

Uradale Shetland Native Lamb
Uradale Year Old Hugg Year Ald Huggs are back on the menu and they’re offering them in a package of £100 for everything you see

Potato House – Late Season Potatoes
Late Season Potatoes 2026 Plant now, enjoy home-grown potatoes at Christmas. Late season potatoes are perfect for gardeners who missed spring planting, or simply want

Dunlop Farm – Cheese & Wine Tasting Experience
Dunlop Farm – Cheese & Wine Tasting Experience Back by popular demand! Enjoy an evening hosted by a trained sommelier discovering and pairing 4 artisan

East Neuk Seaweed Experience
East Neuk Seaweed – On the Rocks Seaweed Experience On the Rocks Seaweed Experience is four hours in the intertidal zone, hands in the water,

Father’s Day at Knockinaam Lodge
Father’s Day at Knockinaam Lodge With just under a month to go, Father’s Day at Knockinaam Lodge is shaping up to be one to remember.

Explore, taste & celebrate at Errington’s
Explore, taste & celebrate at Errington’s There’s a real sense of summer arriving on the farm now. The woodland is properly green again, the outdoor

New Summer Menu at Dunmuir Hotel
Summer Dining at 1902 Bar & Grill June is the perfect time to settle into relaxed dining at 1902 Bar & Grill. Their summer edition menu, created

Peelham in the City
Peelham in the City! Pop down to a Farmers Market near you to find Peelham Farm produce. Saturday 6th June Edinburgh Leith (Dock Place) 10am-4pm

Free Tickets for Glenlair Feastival
Demijohn News – Free Tickets for Glenlair Feastival Demijohn really wants you to come along and enjoy Glenlair Feastival 2026on Saturday 15th August – it’s the

Cafe St Honore Cafe at Home Menu
SATURDAY 6th JUNE Our sourdough & unsalted butter Isle of Wight Tomatoes, Katy Rodger’s Whipped Crowdie, Basil Pesto, Sipets Smoked Haddock, Crushed Heritage Potatoes, Spinach,

News from Crinan
As the solstice approaches, this is a great time to visit Argyll to enjoy the early summer. The views from the canal towpath are wonderful

EARLY SUMMER AT LINKS HOUSE
There is a moment in the Highlands when the season turns, not with a date, but with a feeling. The evenings stretch. The light lingers

Scottish Summer Staycation at Prestonfield
At Prestonfield, summer feels beautifully removed. Spend peaceful mornings wandering beneath centuries-old trees, older even than the house itself, before settling with coffee on timeworn

Outdoor Dining from House of Bruar
When the British weather delivers, it’s time to get outdoors. From cooling clothing to delicious hampers, we have everything you need for the coast, the

CANNONBALL DINING EXPERIENCE WITH THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO 2026
We are thrilled to be able to host our popular dining experiences together with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2026 Cannonball House is an iconic

WINE WEDNESDAYS AT CONTINI GEORGE STREET
Wine Wednesdays at Contini, George Street. Join us every Wednesday from 5–7pm in our Italian Bar for an informal wine tasting. Each week we’ll be

Cafe St Honore Cafe at Home Menu for the week
SATURDAY 30th MAY Our sourdough & unsalted butter Flaked Ham Hough Terrine, Cornichons, Organic Salad Slow-Cooked Scotch Beef Bourguignon, Buttery Mash, Local Greens I.J. Mellis

Join us at Whighams for something a little special this summer
On Sunday 28th June, we’re hosting a Wine & Jazz Festival at Whighams — an afternoon and evening of live music, good wine, and easy,

Viva the Sunshine @ Eusebi’s
We’ve opened the tables outside… The days ahead are warmer. The kind that call for a table in the sun,☀️ A spritz in hand, and

A New Chapter for East Neuk Seaweed
My ‘On the Rocks’ workshops kicked off at the start of the month, and we were blessed with brilliant spring sunshine for every single one.

Centenary Midweek Reset Offer at Gleddoch
By popular demand, our Midweek Reset and Extended Stay offers are now available until the end of June. Set above the Clyde, Gleddoch is a

PICKERING’S GIN & TONIC CANS SALE
We have your summer drinks sorted for you, Wendy. Our Gin & Tonic cans are the ideal ready-to-go drink, delicately floral with a definite punch

EXPLORE, TASTE & celebrate AT ERRINGTON’S
We’re taking part in Open Farm Sunday on 7 June this year — a day we always enjoy, and one we’d love you to be

May Cheese Update from The Ethical Dairy
Smoked Rainton Tomme is now available on our website, and we’re letting the readers of this e-newsletter know first – we probably won’t mention this

J Gow Rum “Pieces of Eight”
The first review for our new eight year old rum Pieces of Eight is here. Read what the Fat Rum Pirate thinks about it here.

Demijohn Hipflasks & Quince Brandy is back on tap!
There is yet more good news from the Demijohn drinks cabinet… Quince Brandy Liqueur 17% is finally back in stock, having been sold out since

Ethical Dairy Farm Tours
Now that the cows and calves are out, it’s the perfect time of year to book a tour of our farm. The tour is led

Heart of Scotland London Dry Gin takes Gold at the World Gin Awards 2026
Heart of Scotland London Dry Gin has taken Gold at the World Gin Awards 2026, and was only just outscored by Isle of Harris Distillery’s

Summer Opening Hours at Eleven Fifty Five
Coming into the summer months, and hopefully a warm & sunny time, we will be adjusting and consolidating our opening hours to suit the lighter

Isle of Skye Sea Salt update
It’s shaping up to be a stunning week on Skye! Blue skies, warm air, and that unmistakable buzz as the tourist season begins. More visitors,

Wee News
We are now running lunch & dinner, Tuesday-Saturday until the end of June. After that date we hope the Hot Roasted Shellfish Platter will return

Neil’s Take on the Scottish Bread Championship
A lovely piece from Neil on the Scottish Bread Championship – many thanks again Neil for your fine judging skills… A few weeks ago, I

Special Offer for Shingle and Seall Lodge guests at Knockinaam
£200 dining credit per stay for Shingle and Seall Lodge guests. Redeemable against food when dining at Knockinaam Lodge. Drinks not included. Offer valid for

“Shaetlan. A young language wi aald røts” is now published
From Prof. Dr. Viveka Velupillai at Uradale Farm, an epic, comprehensive and enthralling work on the Shetland language. Read the well-deserved reviews and all about

Neil Forbes’ Book Review of “Meadows: The Swedish Farmer & The Scottish Cook”
Neil has written a very touching review of our book, Meadows: The Swedish Farmer & The Scottish Cook, for which we thank him most sincerely.
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