Monthly Archives: October 2025
Franconian red lager from the Middle Ages arrives in Inverness
Brewing and distilling company Uile-bheist is joining only a handful of small-batch brewers in Scotland that are producing red lager.
Sodexo celebrates 600 colleagues reaching long service milestones
Three of the individuals honoured had reached the impressive milestone of having been part of the catering giant for half a century
Bar Leone in Hong Kong tops 2025’s World’s 50 Best Bars list
Crucially for Scotland, Edinburgh’s own Panda & Sons was once again included on the prestigious list, at a very respectable Number 34.
Crolla family creates fund to support local community projects
Vittoria Hospitality began in 1970 with the opening of Vittoria on the Walk in Leith by ‘Nonno’ Alberto Crolla and his wife Dina.
UK-India trade drives 500% growth for Rutland Square Spirits
“With the Free Trade Agreement set to reduce tariffs over time, premium Scottish spirits like ours will reach millions more consumers.”
Loch Lomond Brewery do the SIBA double with their Silkie Stout
“We're absolutely delighted – Silkie Stout has been one of our best beers for a long time but this year it has just really excelled.”
NZ boutique winery to host winemaker’s dinner at Ka Pao Edinburgh
Little Beauty co-founder Fleur McCree is coming to Scotland to share her story and guide guests through the night's wines.
How Strongbow is helping Scottish operators maximise the Cider opportunity throughout the year
As Scotland’s number one Cider brand[1], Strongbow is a must-stock option for venues offering cider – generating a monumental £37 million in On-Trade sales across Scotland in 2024 alone.
Surgeons Quarter delivers a strong Fringe despite sector pressure
One key initiative was the trial of a reusable cup policy, as a step toward reducing waste ahead of a proposed disposable cup tax.
Star Pubs campaign tempts new licensees from outwith the industry
The Heineken-owned pubco noted that, since 2022, 55% of applicants for a Star Pub have been people from outside the licensed trade.
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