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Fairlie

Chef finalists announced for 2026 Andrew Fairlie Scholarship

"The HIT Scotland Andrew Fairlie Scholarship is one of the most respected opportunities for developing chefs in Scotland"
El Santo

El Santo wants Dias de los Muertas to be fun for all the family

El Santo in Glasgow’s Merchant City is preparing itself for a double dose of Dias de los Muertos, Mexico’s version of Halloween
Ricks

Montpeliers brings Ricks back to Edinburgh’s Frederick Street

"Ricks has always been a place that takes its offering seriously – and that's the version of this bar I want to bring back"
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

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