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Capital’s best pubs and bars hailed at inaugural Edinburgh Bar Awards
Over 250 of Edinburgh’s bartenders and managers gathered for the presentation of the peer-nominated awards recognising those who ‘go above and beyond’ in the capital’s hospitality scene.
Hospitality chiefs ‘buzzing’ over Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games 2026 selection
Hopes are high for a repeat of the success of the 2014 Games, which generated £282 million in tourism revenue by attracting 690,000 visitors to the city, lifting occupancy rates to 95%.
SLTN Award-winning Charwood goes above and beyond for its customers
The venue, operated by Gary and Anne Still in the south of Edinburgh, was named the SLTN Family Outlet of the Year, in association with Vimto Out of Home, at last November's Awards Ceremony.
Master of Malt Trade continues to expand its footprint in Scotland
As volumes have grown, the company is now in a better position with regards to negotiating with brands on price – an advantage it is happy to pass on to its customers.
Brian Maule is enjoying life as he helps develop chef talent at Buzzworks
In 2023, after 22 years, Brian and wife Susan closed their award-winning Glasgow restaurant Brian Maule at Chardon d’Or as rising costs and lower footfall took a heavy toll on the business.
Aberdeen Music Hall is the place to be for Granite City whisky fans
The Scottish National Whisky Festival makes its return to the city on Saturday 14th September, with hundreds of whiskies from across Scotland and further afield, as well as live music and seminars.
Edinburgh is first to set a ‘tourist tax’ rate of 5% on accommodation
When the scheme goes live, hotel, hostel, bed and breakfast and short-term let visitors will be charged 5% of their daily accommodation/room rate, capped at seven consecutive nights.
Bartenders’ sponsored activities raise much-needed cash for charities
Showing the trade's caring side are Stevie Aitken, half-marathon running co-owner of Ruma in Edinburgh, and Julia Fletcher Smith, soon-to-be-shaved general manager of The Pot Still in Glasgow.
Innis & Gunn lager named as Scotland’s best at the World Beer Awards
Innis & Gunn’s Lager beat some big international names, including Estrella Damm, Madri, Stella, Becks, and Chang, as well as besting local market leaders Tennent's and Heverlee.
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