62 h. ago My Irish baker grandfather used this spud to make potato farls light and fluffy

Baking is an important part of Ireland's culinary heritage, and our family favourite was potato farls, which you can make with leftover mash, but tastes better made from scratch with floury spuds

Politics

4 d. ago Supermarket opening times for Easter: Tesco, Asda, Lidl and more

People will need to stock up on food and drink for the four-day Easter weekend. Here are revised supermarket opening hours for April 17 to April 20

Politics

4 d. ago Experts explain when you should eat lunch for a longer life and not be hungry

Dieticians have explained the best time to eat lunch in order to avoid snacking on unhealthy food later in the day or skipping dinner and then feeling hungry later in the evening

Politics

5 d. ago World Bannock Day launched to celebrate ‘unknown’ Scottish cultural icon

A day to celebrate the traditional bannock and a Scottish food and cultural icon has been launched.

Events

5 d. ago Greenock community celebrates Scotland Day with food, music and friendship

Greenock’s Compassionate Inverclyde hub hosted a Scotland Day event, celebrating a £1,750 funding boost with traditional food, music, and community spirit.

Culture

6 d. ago Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway 'signs up to BBC Celebrity Traitors and will start filming in Scotland next month'

Kate Garraway has reportedly signed up to Celebrity Traitors for the first star-studded spin-off of the hit BBC show.

Politics

7 d. ago B&M fan asks shoppers how they'd feed themselves on £5 a day if they had to

A B&M lover wanted to know what people would buy from the discount retailer if they only had £5 per day to spend on food - and may rushed to offer their suggestions

Economics

8 d. ago Celtic and Rangers launch 'private talks' amid fears title party could cause 'disruption and disorder' in Glasgow

Both clubs have held talks with Police Scotland and local authorities over possible celebrations in the city

Politics

1 week ago Steve Reich: ‘We all wish art could counter the direction of US politics. But it can’t’

Now 88, the minimalist composer has reissued his life’s work. He answers your questions about Bowie, the Grateful Dead, spirituality – and his complicated friendship with Philip GlassWhy does minimalist music consist of so much repetition? Correllisflute The word “minimalist” was invented by Michael Nyman when he was more of a music critic than a composer, but the kind of music that I and people like me deal with has changes on a much smaller scale than people are used to hearing. The number of repetitions is the nature of the music. On my early pieces, such as It’s Gonna Rain or Piano Phase, everything moves so slowly. Some people will say: “To hell with it, I’m not listening to that,” but those who do experience a different kind of listening.Not only was David Bowie influenced by your work during his Berlin era, but also your Clapping Music is sampled on the hypnotic James Murphy remix of Bowie’s Love Is Lost (Hello Steve Reich Mix). What do you recall of your conversations with B...

Politics

1 week ago Frankie and Benny's has two offers for Mother's Day this year

There are free drinks and a two for one brunch offer

Politics

1 week ago A record number of women leaders are helping to transform the rural economy in Scotland

Following International Women’s Day, Scotland’s leading entrepreneurial support organisation Elevator is celebrating not only the imminent appointment of its first female CEO but a remarkable surge in the number of women participating in its Scottish Rural Leadership Programme.

Politics

1 week ago Sophie joins celebrations in Scotland after Tour de France 2027 announcement

The Duchess of Edinburgh, Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney and UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy were all in Edinburgh.

Politics

1 week ago John Carver puts Newcastle United celebration on hold for Scotland as Andy Robertson gets knowing Liverpool nod

Geordie was in fine spirits as he checked in for Scotland duty - just hours after his beloved Newcastle ended a 70-year wait for a major trophy in England.

Politics

1 week ago Ronan Keating spotted at top Scotland resort as he celebrates son Jack's birthday

Ronan Keating marked his son Jack's birthday with a heartfelt tribute and a quick visit to Scotland's Gleneagles Hotel, sharing touching moments from the celebration on Instagram.

Politics

1 week ago Nostalgic McDonald's fans call out 'depressing' change to restaurants

A throwback photograph of a McDonald's restaurant has been shared online alongside its modern day counterpart, prompting fast food fans to speculate over reasons behind the change

Politics

1 week ago Why Scotland should celebrate achievements on and off golf course

Welcome return of Scottish Golf Awards should inspire potential future winners

Politics

1 week ago Donald Trump's Scottish wedding hotel venues facing boycott by celebrants

Tim Maguire, one of Scotland's leading humanist celebrants, has announced he will not marry couples at Trump’s Turnberry and Menie golf resorts

Politics

2 w. ago What WW3 could look like in Britain as MP warns 'you will be conscripted'

As veteran and MP Mike Martin warns Brits will 'obviously' be conscripted if WW3 breaks out, the Mirror examines what modern-day war could look like in Britain - from food rations to curfews

Events

2 w. ago The best farm shops for a foodie day out in and around Greater Manchester

From hearty farmers' breakfasts with stunning views to the most famous farm shop in the north

Events

2 w. ago Avoiding this one food can save your locks, according to hair loss expert

A popular food item you may scoff every day could be wreaking havoc with the thickness of your luscious locks

Society