We love gifting hampers during the festive period, but the best ones around are definitely food and drink hampers (although we might be slightly biased!)

Whilst the typical Oktoberfest explicitly served beer brewed within Munich’s city limits, Oktoberfest celebrations in Scotland will be showcasing some of our finest Scottish brews.

If you can’t make it down to Oktoberfest, you can celebrate by drinking a cold one from one of our favourite Scottish breweries!

Bon Accord secures juicy deal with supermarket chain Morrisons

The great taste of Bon Accord’s innovative soft drinks are now available to even more Scottish consumers after the company signed a new deal to supply their unique, naturally sweetened range to Morrisons supermarkets.

A selection of the best-selling Bon Accord lines were launched into Morrisons Arbroath store at the end of 2021 and, following the success of this store, the Bon Accord range has been rolled out to 10 stores across Fife, Dundee, Edinburgh and Livingston.

100% naturally sweetened with real fruit juice and organic coconut nectar, Bon Accord contains no refined sugar or artificial sweeteners, making them the only soft drinks company to use this innovative, natural way of sweetening their drinks. 

Perfect for the health-conscious and environmentally-aware consumer, they’re sold in recyclable glass bottles, enhancing the company’s natural green credentials.

Bon Accord co-founder Karen Knowles said: “We’re delighted that now even more customers will have the opportunity to buy our fizzy drinks. Our whole ethos is to inject a bit more joy into juice and that’s why we are committed to creating products that are not only tasty and good value but also a healthier option for our customers. With our 100% sweet by nature range, we’re aiming to help health-focused consumers take small steps to reduce refined sugar in their diet and enjoy a delicious alcohol-free alternative.”

Bosses at the family-owned firm have also had a bit of fun compiling their own tasting notes, suggesting how the sparkling drinks can best accompany food. Forget a robust red – anyone for blue cheese with Rhubarb Soda?

There are five delicious varieties from the Bon Accord family that will be available to buy in Morrisons:

• Rhubarb Soda - 750ml bottle: Crisp and refreshing, with real rhubarb flavour, it’s a bestseller for a reason. 
• Cloudy Lemonade - 750ml bottle: Tangy and tart with a zesty zin, exactly how lemonade should taste. This Cloudy Lemonade has all the hallmarks of a classic drink. 
• Ginger Beer - 750ml bottle: Made with real ginger for a flavour that gently tingles and builds without overwhelming.

Rhubarb Soda and Ginger Beer will also be available to purchase in a handy 4 x 275ml pack.

Angus Bell, Senior Local Buying Manager, Scotland comments, “We are excited to introduce Bon Accord into 10 Morrisons stores in the East of Scotland as part of our Local Foodmakers programme. 

“Many will remember the iconic Bon Accord delivery lorries and I'm sure that the reinvented, healthier and naturally sweetened range will be a big hit with our local customers. Morrison's Local Foodmakers programme searches for local food and drink makers of known and locally loved products and we have started working with over 100 new local suppliers through the programme, supporting local communities and economies."

With the dark nights closing in and the desire to get cosy at home, it’s the perfect time for a family night in and we’ve got the package you need to make it a special one! We’ve teamed up with our friends at Mackies Crisps to give you the chance to win everything you need for a fun night: a hamper full of Bon Accord soft drinks to share, Mackies range of crisps, popcorn and chocolate, and three family games. We have two hampers to give away so enter HERE and have a night in on us!

Top Family Night In Activities:    

Jenga - Build it up and knock it down, Jenga is a classic game for fun nights at home. 

Movie night - Can you beat a movie night? I don’t think so! We love getting our pyjamas on, cuddling under a cosy blanket and watching a family movie.  Our favorites right now are ‘Raya & The Dragon’ on Disney+ or ‘The Addams Family’ on Netflix. 

Wreath making - Autumnal wreaths are so fun to make and get the family being creative. You can gather leaves and pinecones and attach them to pre-made twig wreaths or string them along twine and keep the Autumn vibes at home for a little longer. 

Quiz - Are we fed up with quizzes after lockdown? Never! Get creative and make your own or save the time and find one online that suits all the family. 

Dance party - Add this on to any of the other activities and make your night-in a party! Dance around your living room with the kids and see the delight on their faces. 

Now you have some ideas of how to brighten those dark November nights, go enter our competition HERE and you could win all the snacks and games you need to make your night a hit!