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Victor’s done it! Well done everyone

March 10, 2015

We’re SO proud of our Arctic Trek team – yesterday after 3 grueling days they finished their 100km. The first day saw brutal weather conditions […]

Carlo Petrini challenged us to embark upon a revolution of joy

March 2, 2015

We feel very honoured to have hosted part of Carlo Petrini, founder of The Slow Food Movement’s visit to Scotland. Recognised as one of the […]

VICTOR’S ARCTIC DINNER

February 17, 2015

What an incredible night we had on Friday 6th February! We are truly overwhelmed with the support we received for Victor’s Arctic Dinner. It was […]

6 NATIONS IN EDINBURGH

February 17, 2015

From Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile to Princes Street Gardens and George Street, Victor & Carina Contini offer you three fabulous locations to enjoy their outstanding […]

Time to thrive – Wild Garlic

February 10, 2015

“Spent the morning clearing the woodland edge here at The Scottish Kitchen Garden – now ready for emerging wild garlic to thrive.” – Kerry, Scottish […]

Celebrating Year of Food & Drink Scotland 2015

February 7, 2015

At The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant we are so proud to celebrate our local artisan suppliers every single day of the year. This year-Year of […]

Gelato and prosecco with local food bloggers

February 6, 2015

Last week we were thrilled to host the first Yelp Elite event for 2015 at Contini Caffe and Gelateria. Guests were treated to bespoke Yelp […]

Only 4 weeks to go for Victor!…

February 6, 2015

We’re close to the 4 week mark before Victor heads off on the 5th March to the freezing temperatures of Finland to walk 100km to […]

An Abundant and Precious Larder

February 5, 2015

In Carina’s latest article published in February’s Scots Magazine she notes that unbelievably, we import more fish than we export. As an island nation, how […]