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The National
09-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Scottish distiller wins UK-wide Waitrose deal with Old Course gin
Eden Mill's new-look Golf Gin will now be available on the shelves of 202 Waitrose stores across the UK. The gin, which is launching with a refreshed bottle design, claims to be the world's first spirit to be distilled with botanicals foraged from the famous Old Course in St Andrews. Across the course's 95 acres, gorse and heather line the fairways and bunkers, and fragrant lavender grows in the clubhouse's rooftop garden. READ MORE: The story of Donald Trump's visit to the Scottish Parliament Collaborating with the St Andrews Links Trust, Eden Mill has used these native botanicals to distill its Golf Gin and will be available exclusively in Waitrose, on Eden Mill's website and in their retail stores. Chief executive officer Rennie Donaldson said the exclusive deal with the supermarket chain is the 'perfect launchpad' for the gin. He said: 'St Andrews is the beating heart of our brand and it's the historical home of golf, so we've always wanted to authentically tie our Golf Gin product to the town. 'Foraging botanicals from the world-famous Old Course has allowed us to do just that. 'A UK-wide listing at Waitrose is the perfect launchpad for the gin. Golf participation has been increasing consistently since 2020 and shows signs of letting up, so we're delighted to have developed the perfect pour to toast to this growing segment.' (Image: Eden Mill) Waitrose spirits buyer John Vine said he is sure the gun will 'pique the curiosity' of Waitrose shoppers. He said: 'We have an avid audience of gin enthusiasts who shop with us and take the time to discover new brands with interesting stories. 'Eden Mill's Golf Gin fits this bill to a tee – crafted with botanicals foraged from the Old Course St Andrews and distilled in their brand-new, sustainable distillery, we are sure this will pique the curiosity of our shoppers.' Situated eight minutes' drive from the Old Course, Eden Mill's new distillery can be seen across the Eden Estuary from the sixth hole.
The Herald Scotland
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Scottish gin maker celebrates first-ever link up with Waitrose
The St Andrews Distillery created the gin with botanicals foraged from the Old Course in Scotland's Mecca of golf. Known as the most famous golf course in the world, the Old Course is covers 95 acres with gorse and heather lining the fairways and bunkers, while lavender grows in the rooftop garden of the clubhouse. Eden Mill will sell its gin at Waitrose (Image: Eden Mill) Collaborating with The Links Trust, Eden Mill has used these native botanicals to distil its Golf Gin, making the product a true distillation of the home of golf. Rennie Donaldson, Chief Executive Officer at Eden Mill, said: 'St Andrews is the beating heart of our brand and it's the historical home of golf, so we've always wanted to authentically tie our Golf Gin product to the town. 'Foraging botanicals from the world famous Old Course has allowed us to do just that. 'A UK-wide listing at Waitrose is the perfect launch pad for the gin. Golf participation has been increasing consistently since 2020 and is showing no signs of letting off, so we're delighted to have developed the perfect pour to toast to this growing segment.' READ MORE: Waitrose Spirits Buyer, John Vine, said: "We have an avid audience of gin enthusiasts who shop with us and take the time to discover new brands with interesting stories. 'Eden Mill's Golf Gin fits this bill to a tee – crafted with botanicals foraged from the Old Course St Andrews and distilled in their brand-new, sustainable distillery, we are sure this will pique the curiosity of our shoppers.' Eden Mill, near St Andrews (Image: Eden Mill) Situated just eight minutes drive from the Old Course, Eden Mill's new distillery can be seen across the Eden Estuary from the 6th hole. The distillery has already begun production of gin and whisky and is set to open its visitor centre in August 2025 - offering tours of the distillation rooms, a retail space and a top- floor cocktail bar. All electricity at Eden Mill's distillery will be 100% renewable, coming from either the solar farm belonging to the University of St Andrews or from renewable tariffs on the grid. The business is working on various other sustainability initiatives, including their partnership with MiAlgae which was announced in October 2024 - using effluent from the distillation process to create a source of algae that doesn't rely on sea fish stocks.
The Herald Scotland
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Eden Mill to launch golf gin with St Andrews Old Course twist
The new Eden Mill Golf Gin is inspired by the course and being able to use botanicals foraged there has allowed it to be fully connected to the course. The London Dry gin will be exclusively available across the UK at Waitrose stores from the end of April and also on Eden Mill's website. Commenting on the news, Rennie Donaldson, Chief Executive Officer at Eden Mill, said: 'St Andrews is the beating heart of our brand and the home of golf, so we've always wanted to authentically tie our Golf Gin product to the town. Foraging botanicals from the world-famous Old Course has allowed us to do just that. Read More 'A UK-wide listing at Waitrose is the perfect launch pad for the gin. Golf participation has been increasing consistently since 2020 and is showing no signs of letting off, so we're delighted to have developed the perfect pour to toast to this growing segment.' The Old Course is an eight-minute drive from Eden Mill's new distillery, which can be seen from hole six of the course. The distillery is also set to open a visitor centre in August to offer immersive gin and whisky experiences. Adding to Rennie's comments, Waitrose Spirits Buyer, John Vine, said: "We have an avid audience of gin enthusiasts who shop with us and take the time to discover new brands with interesting stories. 'Eden Mill's Golf Gin fits this bill to a tee – crafted with botanicals foraged from the Old Course St Andrews and distilled in their brand-new, sustainable distillery, we are sure this will pique the curiosity of our shoppers.'
Scottish Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Popular fish and chip shop to shut branch for the final time within DAYS as locals mourn loss
A MUCH-LOVED fish and chip shop in Dundee is frying its last catch – with owners confirming the doors will close for good this week. Tailend, on Nethergate, will serve its final orders on Saturday, April 27, after almost nine years at the heart of the city's food scene. Advertisement 1 Chip shop, Tailend, is set to close for good on Saturday April 27 The chippy, run by husband-and-wife duo Darren and Jess Spink, has been snapped up by Mother Hubbard's - a growing chain with spots in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Locals have been left gutted by the news, with regulars saying they'll miss everything from the fish suppers to the birthday bashes and quiz nights that made the venue a firm favourite. Jess and Darren took over the site back in 2016, transforming the former Deep Sea restaurant into a go-to for quality seafood, cracking events and a loyal community of customers. In a heartfelt message, the couple said: 'We have been in Dundee almost nine years and it has been the most incredible journey with our amazing team. Advertisement 'Adam and Martyna, along with Lianne, Hubert and so many others, have made this shop such a special place for so many customers to want to return to again and again. To them, we are truly grateful.' Tailend became known for more than just top-tier haddock – hosting everything from Eden Mill gin tastings to St Patrick's Day quizzes. But while the Dundee chapter is coming to a close, fans of the brand can still get their fix over in St Andrews, where the Market Street branch will stay open. The owners also teased big plans for a new spot in Arbroath promising breakfasts, tapas, wine nights and even a deli with smoked seafood and ready-made meals. Advertisement Jess added: 'We would like to thank each customer who has visited and supported us over the years.' The new-look Nethergate restaurant will reopen under Faisal Khan's Mother Hubbard's brand in May, serving up traditional fish and chips with a spicy twist. DISCOVER SEAFOOD - BRITISH FOODS - FINAL CUT - AMENDED (SUBTITLED).mov It's another blow for Dundee's food lovers but the Tailend team are far from done just yet. Other shops leaving the high street Just this week, Costa announced the closure of its coffee shop in Dorset. Advertisement And it's not just food chains and coffee shops that are shutting up shop. Beales, one of Britain's oldest department stores, has launched a closing down sale before it shuts its last remaining shop after more than 140 years. The company will shut its branch in Poole's Dolphin Centre on May 31. The sale includes fashion, furniture, gifts and cosmetics, being sold for up to 70% off. Advertisement Beales chief executive Tony Brown blamed the "devastating impact" of the rise in national insurance contributions and the higher minimum wage for the store closure. Meanwhile, Huttons in London will shut its store in the Putney Exchange due to excessive energy costs. The gift shop became a local icon after it opened in the 1990s. Meanwhile, high street fashion chain New Look has begun to close stores as it scales back its UK footprint. Advertisement It is understood to be shutting nearly 100 stores - equivalent to around a quarter of its 364 shops. Stores in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, St Austell, Cornwall and Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf have launched closing down sales. Reports suggest that the company has been forced to accelerate the pace of store closures due to tax changes in the Autumn Budget.
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Popular fish and chip shop to shut branch for the final time within DAYS as locals mourn loss
A MUCH-LOVED fish and chip shop in Dundee is frying its last catch – with owners confirming the doors will close for good this week. Tailend, on Nethergate, will serve its final orders on Saturday, April 27, after almost nine years at the heart of the city's food scene. 1 The chippy, run by husband-and-wife duo Darren and Jess Spink, has been snapped up by Mother Hubbard's - a growing chain with spots in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Locals have been left gutted by the news, with regulars saying they'll miss everything from the fish suppers to the birthday bashes and quiz nights that made the venue a firm favourite. Jess and Darren took over the site back in 2016, transforming the former Deep Sea restaurant into a go-to for quality seafood, cracking events and a loyal community of customers. In a heartfelt message, the couple said: 'We have been in Dundee almost nine years and it has been the most incredible journey with our amazing team. 'Adam and Martyna, along with Lianne, Hubert and so many others, have made this shop such a special place for so many customers to want to return to again and again. To them, we are truly grateful.' Tailend became known for more than just top-tier haddock – hosting everything from Eden Mill gin tastings to St Patrick's Day quizzes. But while the Dundee chapter is coming to a close, fans of the brand can still get their fix over in St Andrews, where the Market Street branch will stay open. The owners also teased big plans for a new spot in Arbroath promising breakfasts, tapas, wine nights and even a deli with smoked seafood and ready-made meals. Jess added: 'We would like to thank each customer who has visited and supported us over the years.' The new-look Nethergate restaurant will reopen under Faisal Khan's Mother Hubbard's brand in May, serving up traditional fish and chips with a spicy twist. DISCOVER SEAFOOD - BRITISH FOODS - FINAL CUT - AMENDED (SUBTITLED).mov It's another blow for Dundee's food lovers but the Tailend team are far from done just yet. Other shops leaving the high street Just this week, Costa announced the closure of its coffee shop in Dorset. And it's not just food chains and coffee shops that are shutting up shop. Beales, one of Britain's oldest department stores, has launched a closing down sale before it shuts its last remaining shop after more than 140 years. The company will shut its branch in Poole's Dolphin Centre on May 31. The sale includes fashion, furniture, gifts and cosmetics, being sold for up to 70% off. Beales chief executive Tony Brown blamed the "devastating impact" of the rise in national insurance contributions and the higher minimum wage for the store closure. Meanwhile, Huttons in London will shut its store in the Putney Exchange due to excessive energy costs. The gift shop became a local icon after it opened in the 1990s. Meanwhile, high street fashion chain New Look has begun to close stores as it scales back its UK footprint. It is understood to be shutting nearly 100 stores - equivalent to around a quarter of its 364 shops. Stores in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, St Austell, Cornwall and Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf have launched closing down sales. Reports suggest that the company has been forced to accelerate the pace of store closures due to tax changes in the Autumn Budget. RETAIL PAIN IN 2025 The British Retail Consortium has predicted that the Treasury's hike to employer NICs will cost the retail sector £2.3billion. Research by the British Chambers of Commerce shows that more than half of companies plan to raise prices by early April. A survey of more than 4,800 firms found that 55% expect prices to increase in the next three months, up from 39% in a similar poll conducted in the latter half of 2024. Three-quarters of companies cited the cost of employing people as their primary financial pressure. The Centre for Retail Research (CRR) has also warned that around 17,350 retail sites are expected to shut down this year. It comes on the back of a tough 2024 when 13,000 shops closed their doors for good, already a 28% increase on the previous year. Professor Joshua Bamfield, director of the CRR said: "The results for 2024 show that although the outcomes for store closures overall were not as poor as in either 2020 or 2022, they are still disconcerting, with worse set to come in 2025." Professor Bamfield has also warned of a bleak outlook for 2025, predicting that as many as 202,000 jobs could be lost in the sector. "By increasing both the costs of running stores and the costs on each consumer's household it is highly likely that we will see retail job losses eclipse the height of the pandemic in 2020."
