The hotel, near High Blantyre in South Lanarkshire, has been the focus of multi-million-pound investment in recent years

"Transcend has been a real labour of love – we couldn’t have achieved any of this without the people who helped bring it to life"

Analysis by the Scottish Beer & Pub Association has shown that 62 Scottish pubs closed during the first nine months of 2026

Four of Scotland’s leading chefs will join forces with Glasgow whisky specialists Scottish Rogue to raise funds for Hospitality Health

Martin has overseen whisky brands including Laphroaig, Bowmore, Teacher’s, Auchentoshan, Ardmore and Glen Garioch

Operating the pub under Amber Taverns’ operator-managed model, McInally will have ‘greater autonomy’ to develop the business

The launch follows a six-month restyling of the basement space at 51a George St, previously occupied by Encore’s Westside Rodeo

"You’ve got to stay on your toes, because consumer tastes never stop changing."

“We’ve had some fantastic winners in the first two years and we’re excited to see who takes the crown this year"