Drinks Trust

Industry leaders hit the road in support of six-day ultramarathon

Drinks Trust chair Neil Barker is undertaking the running challenge to mark the charity's 140th anniversary
Car park

Legal advice on turning a pub car park into an open-air venue

Delivering a community or music event outdoors in Scotland requires careful planning and a reasonably long lead in time
Mixologist

From a nervous Vesper to taking the Mixologist of the Year title

It was a twist on a Vesper Martini that first reassured Arianne Smith that she was pretty good at making cocktails
Edinburgh

Edinburgh begins charging visitors a 5% levy on overnight stays

Industry bodies described last Friday's implementation of the visitor levy as ‘a landmark moment for all the wrong reasons’
HIT Scotland

Finalists selected for HIT Scotland’s 2026 Legacy Scholarship

“Applications for this year’s scholarship were exceptional, but one clear theme shone through – a love for Scotland’s incredible larder"
Asu

Asu by Five March launches at Edinburgh’s Brown’s of Leith

A new venture by restaurateur Joanna Nethery, Asu promises a menu of fresh and exciting Asian inspired dishes
Nairn

Nick’s makes Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026

"We're incredibly proud to receive this recognition, especially in a year that means so much to me personally"
Scotsman Group

Talking shareable and summery sangria serves with Scotsman Group

“We like to do a summer drinks campaign every year – Nicola and I will spend most of the year chatting and coming up with ideas"
Glasgow Cocktail Week

Glasgow Cocktail Week relaunched with a boat ride up the Clyde

2026’s Glasgow Cocktail Week takes place from Thursday, 24th September until Sunday, 4th October, with tickets on sale now
Lisini

Lisini enjoys a landmark year with Siobhan Edwards at the helm

Siobhan’s 20 year career anniversary coincides with Lisini being named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 list

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