Scone Spy: Doon the watter… to doon a delicious scone
I have two great loves in my life. One you already know about (the clue’s in my title). The other, is paddle steamers!
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Our café critic has travelled the country in search of the perfect scone…
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Scone Spy: Our cafe critic checks out The Heron Farm Shop and Kitchen, near Strathaven
Happy New Year, my scone-loving friends! We’re only a few days into a new decade and a good friend of mine is already on the brink of breaking her New Year’s resolution.
Scone Spy: Scones shine on Leith! What a fab wee cafe
Over the last 12 months, I have visited cafes, restaurants and coffee shops of every shape and size in my quest for the perfect plump scone.
Mince Pie Spy: Stirling Castle’s Unicorn Cafe is a hit, and that’s no myth
Unicorns are one of the biggest trends of 2019. The magical rainbow-haired creatures are everywhere, from key rings, cups and cushions to full-sized electric ride-ons.
Scone Spy: Mince pies? Mmm! Can I have Mhor, please?
Twas the first of December, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. I crept out into the early-morning darkness, past the holly and the ivy growing on my fence, for I was on a very special mission.
Scone Spy: St Andrews cafe is truly Gorgeous and scrumptious, too!
I’m a great believer in never judging a book by its cover.
Scone Spy: The Terrace at Mallaig’s West Highland Hotel is where baking and views rise to the occasion
We’re at the end of The Road to the Isles. Scone Spy has travelled hundreds of miles to Mallaig’s West Highland Hotel to sample its luxury afternoon tea and drink in what are arguably some of the best views on the planet.
Scone Spy: Delicious baking and beautiful scenery, who woodn’t beat a path here to the Ardardan Tearoom?
Back in the day, Joe Public wouldn’t dream of venturing on to a farm unless they were strawberry picking or indulging in some tractor spotting (or is that just me?).
Scone Spy: Diggory-pokery? No, this Haddington cafe is honestly fab
American comedian and actor W.C. Fields declared you should never work with children or animals – and after battling through a day filled with both, I can’t help but agree.
Scone Spy: Explore the great indoors to find a fab cafe at Falkirk’s Canada Wood
Although I keep my Scone Spy alter ego strictly incognito, it is slightly more difficult to hide my voluminous midsection and, with it, my love of food.
Scone Spy: The Soup Dragon near Drymen delivers flamin’ fantastic bakes
For those of a certain vintage, The Soup Dragons are a 1980s alt-rock band from Lanarkshire who briefly shone with their cover of The Rolling Stones’ hit I’m Free.