Food and Drink

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh unveil the world's first AI-powered robot arm capable of making coffee.

World's first AI robot barista in Edinburgh brews up cups of coffee

Canteen at Lost Shore

I had dinner at Edinburgh's £60m Lost Shore Surf Resort Gaby Soutar

Bar staff get showered in Carling as beer keg explodes in pub cellar

Watch: Bar staff get showered in Carling as beer keg explodes

Popeyes

The fried chicken chain that 'broke the internet' opens in Edinburgh

Grant, Heather and their baby

The shipping container restaurant opening by North Coast 500 beach

A cauld cock and feather is a drink made with brandy and raisins

18thC Scottish 'cocktail' brought back to life for a tough taste test Scotsman comment

Lighthouse Restaurant

I had dinner at Edinburgh's ship restaurant - it was like a time warp Gaby Soutar

Little Capo

I was desperate to visit this Edinburgh restaurant Gaby Soutar

Moss

The Edinburgh restaurant that will take your tastebuds to higher plane Gaby Soutar

Blank Street Victoria Street

Blank Street opens branch on historic Scottish street

Nearly half of Brits (47 per cent) wrongly believe that potatoes cause weight gain, according to the study

The surprising superfood you don't need to feel guilty eating

Resort Valle dell’Erica offers guests a luxury experience

Experience White Lotus glamour at Resort Valle dell’Erica in Sardinia

Sebb's Glasgow

The Glasgow restaurant that serves stunning small plates

HelloFresh sends out just the right quantity of fresh foods and other ingredients in a box, straight to your door

HelloFresh: I reviewed three recipes to see what the fuss was about

Cameron Ewen

The whisky expert who's sharing his bar keeper secrets

Baileys compared to alternative coffee and chocolate liqueurs for Christmas

I compared Baileys with supermarkets and found better Irish creams

That Christmas. Pictured: Santa Claus. Picture: Netflix.

Adorable Christmas movie treat to keep kids entertained

The Pitt's sauna

7 reasons to visit The Pitt in its new Edinburgh home Gaby Soutar

Whisky gift sets offer more than just a bottle of Scotch

Whisky gift sets are nearly half price on Amazon right now

A exciting Christmas cocktail menu at a famous restaurant chain

Bottomless brunch with awesome Christmas cocktails

Plymouth Gin is among the big name brands where shoppers can save

Amazing gin deals and here's the biggest brands offering huge savings

Whisky: Saluting continued success in troubling economic times

We've found some superb deals and discounts on whiskies

This gorgeous cask-strength whisky is available at an incredible price

Santa’s Smashed Burger makes an appearance on the festive menu

Don't miss limited-edition Santa’s Smashed Burger this festive season

An espresso machine and hot chocolate maker are on offer in Aldi later this week

Bargain espresso machine for barista-style coffees on Specialbuys

Wine offers for new customers can be very inviting

Best wine deals: How to save money and get free bottles for Christmas

These subscriptions either send you fully-prepared meals, or the ingredients to start you off on a culinary journey

Top 10 meal kits and recipe boxes - save time and money on your meals

The L'OR Barista Sublime is ideal for coffee lovers

This Black Friday coffee machine deal is perfect for bargain hunters

Edinburgh Gin distillery

First look at new Edinburgh Gin distillery

Jack Daniels Rye is available at a Black Friday bargain price

This surprise Jack Daniels deal is a whiskey wonder for Black Friday!

Gin deals to stock up on

7 staggering Black Friday gin deals in run up to Christmas

The new Christmas menu even features festive cocktails

Festive treats galore as TGI Fridays launches a special Christmas menu

Shoppers are making the switch to mushroom coffee

"Making the switch for good!": Caffeine lovers on mushroom coffee

Sloes can be found across Scotland

How To Make Sloe Gin: Where to find sloes, when to pick and recipe

Callum Ryan tries the 'UK's most expensive cookie'.

Watch: Man tries ‘UK’s most expensive cookie'

Pret a Manger Christmas food

I tried everything on Pret's Christmas menu

I tested out new Pinter beer making kit and made this American IPA

Review of Pinter home beer making keg kit to see if worth the price

Patron Parlour

I went to a tequila tasting in an Edinburgh bar's secret side room

The winning croissants

The tiny Glasgow bakery that's won Scotland's best croissant award

Ninja’s popular air fryers are likely to be discounted heavily during the run-up to Black Friday

Black Friday 2024: find big savings on Ninja air fryers and more

Half-price air fryers are always a good investment

We've found two air fryers with massive discounts on Amazon this week

Brianna Alexander before, left, she used Simple weightloss app and after, right in yellow dress

'I lost over 4 stones with A.I coach on weightloss app' - binge-eater
How weightloss app Simple using artificial intelligence helped woman shed pounds after years of stress and binge eating

Scotch, English and American whisky bargains this week

Three great whisky deals, even though the big sale is over

Whisky deals in the big Amazon Prime Day sale event

This little-known whisky blend is my Amazon Prime Day recommendation

Blend until you have a paste, before adding EEVO and water.

I attempted to recreate the vegan pesto I had at an Italian restaurant

I rustled up carrot top pesto using award-winning extra virgin olive oil from Citizens of Soil

I tried extra virgin olive oil and made next-level carrot top pesto

Green Day have released their latest collaboration with Grind this morning, as speculation continues if they'll be performing at Glastonbury 2025.

Grind X Green Day: What is the punk band’s latest collaboration?

Coffee machines make it easy to make barista-style coffee at home

Coffee machine deals: We've found some of the best online bargains

The Scotch Whisky Association said exports in 2023 topped £5.6 billion, equal to 1.35 billion 70cl bottles. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

Alcohol-free 'Scotch whisky' made in Mexico sparks legal battle

Chicago cityscape reflected in iconic Cloud Gate monument, known as 'The Bean'

I visited filming locations of Disney+ The Bear TV show in Chicago

The Ivy was founded in Covent Garden in central London in 1917 by Abel Giandolini and Mario Gallati, before the pair then opened popular restaurant Le Caprice. Now there are venues across the UK, including The Ivy On The Square, pictured, in Edinburgh

100-year-old restaurant empire with Scottish venues' £1 billion sale

Rusacks St Andrews

The Scottish seaside hotel that transformed a suite into whisky lounge

A tuna pasta bake was a doddle to make, and cost just a few quid

I used a free magazine subscription to make the perfect meal

Scottish customers will pay more for alcohol from September 1 thanks to an increase in Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP)

Explainer The shock cost facing every Scottish drinker in September

Joie homeware items in Aldi specialbuys

Mum's favourite Joie price slashed in Aldi back to school deals

Slushies are the perfect summer drink for kids and adults

Feeling the heat? Aldi is about to sell a slushie maker

The Scotsman Top Stories

Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries