TartanSpoon is an award-winning Online Food & Drink Blog UK, Scotland Travel Blog and a Scotsman Food and Drink Influencer Top 4. I am a food writer and reviewer of restaurants, bars, staycations, accommodation and food & drink products, content creator, judge, panelist, speaker and collaborator based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

TartanSpoon Blog the Number 1 Best Food Blog in Edinburgh, and Number 58 in the Best UK Wide Blogs whilst I am Number 13 of the Top 45 Scottish Food Influencers.

Tartan Spoon attracts a diverse audience, including food and whisky enthusiasts and experts, travel lovers, and the curious adventurers who seek authentic and memorable experiences. My readers span various age groups and locations, united by their shared interests in exploring new tastes, uncovering hidden gems, and immersing themselves in diverse cultures.

My audience is 60% female and 40% male

Highest engagement age group

Instagram – 34-55

Facebook - 35-50

Most of my audience is predominantly from Scotland, UK, USA, Brazil and Germany.

Please do get in touch for a copy of my media kit

I am a wanderlust food lover, a whisky enthusiast, a wine fan (WSET), a beer buff and a gin guru (EWA Diploma in Gin). I’m a member of the Guild of Food Writers; and a judge for many awards including the Great Taste Awards (The Guild of Fine Food) and the Scottish Gin Awards.

I have travelled all over Scotland and to Barbados, Thailand, Poland and recently Greece on brand collaborations and press trips. I am open and available for national and international press trips to promote food and drink products and destinations.

I am passionate about Scottish produce, and will do my utmost to support Scottish suppliers and producers but happily work with global brands if its a good fit and I love what they do!

When working with a brand, I will create a bespoke content creation package depending on the budget. Here are some of the services I offer through my blog and my social media channels:

  • Sponsored content

  • Content creation

  • Recipe development and content creation

  • Restaurant, bar and accommodation reviews

  • Banner advertising

  • Affiliate advertising

  • Press trip attendance

  • Giveaways

My platforms include : My own blog, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest.

Please do get in contact should you want to discuss a collaboration, email me on tartanspoon@yahoo.co.uk

AWARDS

JUDGING

BRANDS

PRESS AND ARTICLES

DINING WITH THE STARS

featured in Scottish Field Magazine. Well kent Scottish chefs, bakers and food bloggers on where they go for great food.

MY TOP 3 PLACES IN SCOTLAND TO EAT, DRINK & STAY

featured in My Scotland, The Sunday Post. Read the article here

TOP 10 FOOD INFLUENCERS IN EDINBURGH

by Net Influencer. See more here

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INTERVIEW WITH NET INFLUENCER

Interview with US based Net Influencer. Net Influencer provides in-depth news, commentary and insight into the most impactful events impacting the creator and influencer marketing ecosystem. We interview startups, influencers, brands and platforms about how they’re leveraging influencer marketing to drive positive outcomes for their businesses and personal brands. Read my interview here

WHAT IS SCOTLAND KNOWN FOR

Article with Ambassador Cruise Line. Read the article here

VIDEO PODCAST WITH UPLOAD STUDIOS

I join Tammer at Upload Studios in Leith to discuss all things food

Watch the video podcast here

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I join Monja from the Scotland Shop to talk all things Scotland food and drink and what we should be eating for St Andrews Day.

What the video here

TOP 10 INSTAGRAM FOODIE ACCOUNTS TO FOLLOW

Visit Scotland lists some of their fav accounts and I’m included. Follow me on Instagram at tartanspoonblog. Read full article here

‘Simple meal time tips to get the nutrition you need’

Healthy eating for older diners with Handicare and Age UK Mobility. Read the full article here

top 10 uk restaurant review bloggers to follow

On FeedSpot I sit at No 3 blog in the UK (here), No 2 for Cocktail Blog (here) and No 2 Edinburgh blog (here)

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2020 edinburgh bloggers list

ThisGirlDoes list the best Edinburgh bloggers. Here is the list

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‘best blog names’

How we go about naming our blogs. Read the article here

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A wee collab with Accor Hotels. They mixed up the intro so I’m the one with the partner as a Chef and not Sonia! Read the article here

‘Best Of Edinburgh: Ultimate Insider’s Guide With TartanSpoon’

Big7 Travel list my Top 21 places in Edinburgh. Read it here

‘edinburgh named the best city in the uk for travel’

An article from the Irish Examiner. Read it here

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‘top 5 places for sunday lunch in edinburgh’

Listed on Dickins, Homes from Home. Read it here