Monthly Archives: May 2025
Rotunda renovation advances as £100,000 cupola installed on top
Keith Vallance of owner developers Forrest Group said: “This is a big step forward for this massive project – and it feels like it too."
Pizza Punks takes a stand against rising costs with new lunch menu
Amid increases in minimum wage and higher employer National Insurance contributions, Pizza Punks aims to ‘put people over profits’.
Andy Samuel’s Shipyard Gin draws inspiration from Scottish history
The original Shipyard Gin, a 44% ABV London Dry gin, is a loving tribute to the west of Scotland, featuring elderflower and gorse as well as citrus fruits.
Southside pop-up to celebrate success of Julie Lin’s debut cookbook
For one night only, on Sunday 18th May, Birds’ guests can enjoy a limited edition set menu, curated ‘to bring Julie’s vibrant flavours to life the Birds way’.
‘Monumental’ 2025 success sees Edinburgh Bar Show planning for 2026
Curated by Panda & Sons' Iain McPherson, and Jamie Faulds and Gary Anderson of Edinburgh Cocktail Week, the 2025 show attracted 1450 trade professionals.
Majority of UK people love a pub – but only a minority know how...
Heineken SmartDispense has launched a new vodcast series offering a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of running a pub.
A little taste of Meatopia as cult chefs put Scotch Beef on the grill
The steak masterclass at The Social Hub features El Perro Negro's Nick Watkins , Margo's Robin Aitken, Ka Pao's Ashley Bennett, and Dean Parker of Celentano’s.
Inverarity Morton boss chalks up 50 years service as company turns 80
Stephen Russell has had a front-row seat to a period of almost unimaginable change in the Scottish trade, including the smoking ban, lower drink drive limit, Covid-19 and Brexit.Â
Mistaken ‘dine and dash’ social media post costs English pub £75,000
Unfortunately for the Horse and Jockey pub, it later turned out that a member of its staff had taken a card payment, but failed to put it through the till.
Accolade acquires Pernod Ricard wine businesses to create Vinarchy
Vinarchy is now one of the world’s largest specialist wine companies, with over AU$1.5 billion in annual net sales revenue, and several top wine brands.
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