Monthly Archives: October 2025
Dunblane Hydro refurbishment begins as Apex Hotels takes charge
Apex believes that Dunblane Hydro is well placed in Central Scotland to serve as a key leisure and conference destination.
Family behind The Malletsheugh acquires EK site for expansion
The family – mum Tina Kaur Birk and sons Pav, Aman, Bobby and Rohan – have a three generation heritage in Indian food in Glasgow.
Global breweries pour into Edinburgh for this month’s Big Swally
The event, at the Corn Exchange on Saturday 25 October, is organised by Caledonian Craft Beer Merchant and Vault City Brewing.
Innis & Gunn beer gets a boost from pop superstar Justin Bieber
Dougal Sharp: “I can’t bloody Beliebe it! It’s safe to say I didn’t expect to wake up this morning to see those pictures."
Top Brands: Some names and categories fare better than others
Total Scottish on-trade drinks sales sat at £2.33 billion in the year to 14th June 2025 – but the devil, once again, is in the detail.
Freeing the bar team to add some ‘wow’ factor at Crieff Hydro
The Perthshire resort's huge food & beverage upgrade has involved the integration of London Essence Freshly Infused founts throughout
Beamish Irish Stout arrives in Great Britain through Cave Direct
Beamish claims to be ‘the stout of choice’ for many in Ireland, although unlike the market leader, it has tended to fly under the radar.
Café Calton pivots to autumn with a new seasonal evening menu
Head chef Iain Thomson promises a menu of 'comfort, creativity, and culinary flair' perfect for the colder nights.
Kingfisher publishes annual report on the ‘most boring’ beers
"Some drinkers would like the choice of some more interesting brands – having only beers in the top ten is not a good idea.”
Festive season brings its own licensing challenges for operators
Plan now to maximise your trading times and to avoid enforcement issues – these festive tips will help ensure it is the season to be jolly!
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Jack Cummins
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
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