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Pub customers say 'cheers' by raising their glasses of beer and cider

Top brands in Scottish pubs help fuel £100 million sales growth

On-trade sales of alcohol grew by more than £100 million between June 2025 and June this year, according to data company CGA
Sandy Bell's

Iona Pubs and Steve Hannah prepare Sandy Bell’s for its centenary

Sandy Bell’s is undergoing ‘the biggest refurbishment in its history’ as it prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary
ScotHot

Michel Roux to present Chef of the Year prizes at ScotHot27

ScotHot's biennial event for the food, drink, hospitality, retail and tourism industries returns to the SEC Glasgow 24 & 25 February 2027
Crossbasket Castle

Crossbasket appoints new hotel manager and resort director

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

Panda & Sons wins Best Cocktail Menu at the 50 Best Bars 2026

"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"
closures

Recent pub closures cost Scotland 585 jobs and £6 million in tax

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

Scottish chefs and whisky buffs unite for Hospitality Health

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

Suntory Global Spirits’ Craig Martin inducted as Keeper of the Quaich

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

McInally stays at The Thistle following Amber investment

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

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