It’s August and there’s lots to celebrate – it’s food and whisky pairing month at SMWS!  Maybe that’s not an internationally recognized holiday, but here in Scotland, it could be!  It comes as little surprise to most of you dear readers that delicious food is…

If Scotland or royalty are minor obsessions of yours, then you must visit Holyrood Palace (or the Palace of Holyroodhouse) on your next trip to Edinburgh! Located at the end of the illustrious Royal Mile in Edinburgh, this historic palace serves as the official residence…

Chef Paul Kitching suddenly passed away, which was announced by his wife and partner, Katie on twitter on 15 December 2022. What a terrible loss for the culinary world. Please join me in mourning Chef Paul. May he rest in peace. Kitching’s partner, Katie O’Brien,…

You all know how much I love my food tours. My first trip to Scotland was no different. Immediately after I arrived to Scotland, I knew I had to take an Edinburgh food tour. Because really, what do I know about Scottish food? Haggis? Whisky?…