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The top stories and latest news, dedicated to the licensed trade in Scotland.

BrewDog co-founder James Watt steps down from chief executive role

BrewDog's current chief operating officer, James Arrow, will replace Watt as CEO, in what was described as a ‘succession plan put in place last year’.

Contini marks 20 years of authentic Italian food on Edinburgh’s George St

The first restaurant in Scotland to be officially recognised as an ‘Authentic Italian Restaurant’ by Accademia Italiana della Cucina, Contini opened in April 2004.

This sporting summer, it’ll all be kicking off at The Ark in Glasgow

How Scotland fares in the UEFA Euros is in the hands of the gods – but for The Ark, only the most pessimistic punter would bet against victory.

First release from Laing family’s Ardnahoe Distillery on Islay

Six decades after Stewart Laing first learned how to make whisky on Islay, he has realised a lifelong dream with the launch of ‘Inaugural Release’.

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival enjoys record breaking 25th year

Ticket sales are up by over 20% on last year, with the Festival drawing thousands of visitors to over 700 events being held across 51 distilleries.

‘Every single penny’ of tips must be shared fairly between staff

A Bill making it unlawful for businesses to hold back tips from their employees has received Royal Assent, and will come into force on October 1st.

A vote of confidence in the future of Glasgow hospitality

Hospitality in Glasgow has a bright future, according to Derick Martin, chief executive of events management company Camm & Hooper, the new owner of Platform.

The Spanish Butcher reveals Edinburgh menu ahead of May opening

Famed for its ‘Galicia meets Brooklyn’ proposition, The Spanish Butcher arrives in Edinburgh preceded by the reputation of its sister restaurant in Glasgow

Signature unveils £1.2m Rutland Hotel refurbishment

At the west end of Princes St, next to the Johnnie Walker experience and with great views of Edinburgh Castle, the building dates back to the early 1800s

Edinburgh’s Fingal sails to the top of TripAdvisor’s best hotels list

Permanently berthed in the Port of Leith, the five-star hotel, which opened in 2019, has been named among best Small and Boutique hotels in the world.

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