Monthly Archives: August 2025
One Leisure’s Oli McLean and the ‘quintessential basics’ of a bar
"Disaronno is a cult classic. It looks great, it smells great, it tastes phenomenal. It’s a brand you need to have there."
Night time industry needs immediate action, says NTIA
NTIA Scotland has released a new manifesto to 'safeguard and transform' Scotland's night time economy.
Glasgow chef is in poultry position
Glasgow chef Neil Keevill has triumphed over more than 1000 other competitors to win a competition for poultry producer Gressingham Foods.
From managing pubs to owning the vision: An operator’s journey transforming a forgotten venue...
Lauren Hutchison started her career in hospitality working in a chip shop at the age of 13 before taking a part-time job in a pub run by a small multiple operator. Lauren gained knowledge and experience by working her way up, from learning the basics of running a bar service, essentials in the kitchen to becoming an assistant to the director with involvement in behind-the-scenes operations and management.
Prezzo will expand its Scottish footprint with new opening
Italian restaurant chain Prezzo Italian will open a new restaurant in Edinburgh as part of a renewed expansion drive.
Ayrshire hotel Seamill Hydro is playing the name game
Seamill Hydro in West Kilbride is turning to its locals and customers to help name its new restaurant and cocktail lounge.
Edinburgh goes Supersonic for huge Oasis reunion gigs
Venues and drinks brands in Edinburgh go (Champagne) supernova as the Scottish capital welcomes Oasis back to Murrayfield.
EICC Nourish appoints Craig Bonner as its new head of operations
“Craig is well-known in the hospitality industry, with experience second to none. We’re thrilled to have him join the team."
Gillian Murray joins board of Wine and Spirit Trade Association
Murray has played a key role in commercial strategy for C&C’s route-to-market brands — including Tennent’s and Matthew Clark.
Flagship ‘Indie Beer Scotland’ festival comes back to Glasgow
The festival will be pouring over a hundred different cask and keg beers, plus cider and spirits, from Scotland’s independent producers.
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