The "world's biggest" Empire biscuit has been unveiled ahead of a jam festival, but the bakers behind it believe they can go even larger. Measuring 36 inches in diameter and weighing 15kg ...

These are a Scottish favourite and can always be found in bakeries in Scotland. They were originally called linzer biscuits, after the famous Linzer Torte. William Curley, will be giving a ...

As Glasgow gets ready to welcome thousands supporters of Scottish independence, one city cafe is offering a special take on a baked classic. Canary Girl Coffee Co on Cathcart Road is offering a ...

Latest £50k latest funding initiative from Food and Drink Federation Scotland is open to SME suppliers of the foodservice ...

Most sightings of the Empire biscuit are in the Scottish Borders because of the prevalence there of shortbread. If you are baking that fine shortbread biscuit, you might as well knock out some Empires ...

AS you probably know by now I’m a big fan of traditional biscuit-making and this week’s recipe is Empire biscuits. Formerly known as German biscuits, bakers changed the name of the snack to Empire ...

My dad was the first true Scottish lad in my life ... She learned to bake scones and empire biscuits, which are two shortbread-type biscuits sandwiched together and topped with icing and ...

As part of a "competitive" challenge taking place at care homes all over Scotland, the country's most "dunkable" biscuit to eat with a cup of tea has been crowned. Scotland's "most dunkable ...

Though the Roman Empire heavily influenced the development of British food when the Romans occupied England, they never got very far into Scotland -- heck ... dating back to the Middle Ages tradition ...

A woman who disappeared while wild swimming in Scotland is the wife of rugby legend Scott Hastings, her family has confirmed. Jenny Hastings, 60, vanished after going for a group swim in the ...

The 38-year-old is a proud Borderer and the people of Peebles were delighted with his triumph in the team showjumping.

It was Scotland’s tallest building. Built in 1938, the art deco Tower of Empire – also known as Tait Tower after its architect Thomas S. Tait – stood 300ft tall and could be seen from 100 ...