Produced at Glen Turner’s Starlaw Distillery in Bathgate – just a few miles from Livingston FC’s ground – Label 5 sells in over 100 countries

Shand won the Scottish heats of GBM by impressing a panel of judges including Michelin-starred chefs Tom Kerridge and Lorna McNee

'Ian’s expertise in diplomacy, foreign affairs and trade policy will be invaluable as the Scotch Whisky sector navigates a volatile global environment"

Scotland’s World Cup match against Brazil on June 24 should at least be a win for Glasgow’s South American-themed bar and restaurant El Santo

The Pierhouse Hotel team has breathed new life into the old Castle Stalker Café, which has reopened as the Linnhe Storehouse & Café

"My fondest hospitality memory is being taken up a mountain on a helicopter in New Zealand as part of The Reid’s global competition – my first ever – back in 2022"

"Two people close to my heart, Morgan and Gavin have helped make my hospitality journey memorable and have inspired and mentored me since day 1"

"Being able to say I made something people really enjoyed was the first time I ever thought to myself 'hey, maybe I can actually do this for a career'"

"Built for my mate Iain ‘Wooshie’. We lost him, but he’s still behind every shift. He was chaos in the best way: loud, happy, and always up for it"