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BrewDog closes 10 unviable bars – including its Aberdeen flagship

BrewDog has announced that it is closing 10 of its bars across the UK, saying that it has ‘simply not been possible’ to make...

Bold new bar Crybaby from the Tiny Cup Collective opens this week

"Crybaby isn’t about refinement or accolades – It’s about fun, accessibility and the carefree enjoyment we crave from holidays"

A new champion for the performing arts opens on Bristo Square

The Gilded Saloon bar & kitchen will open its doors in time for the Edinburgh Fringe, with a 200-capacity club and venue in its basement.

Restaurant Andrew Fairlie appoints James Ashton as its new manager

Ashton has worked in managerial positions for a range of fine dining and Michelin-starred restaurants across America and Europe

Barry Fish rushes onto the Good Food Guide’s ‘Best Local’ list

Since launching in February, the independent restaurant has established itself as one of Leith's most popular dining spots

Prestonfield House joins elite collection of family-owned hotels

Established in France in 1954, the Relais & Châteaux association unites a collection of 580 independent hotels.

Innis & Gunn brings Scotland’s best to the Mound for Fringe 2025

Scottish trad supergroup Mànran will headline a one-off live show at the Scottish brewer's pop-up this Friday, July 18th.

Recruitment drive as The Ubiquitous Chip undergoes a major refurb

The Ashton Lane venue is seeking 20 new people for front and back of house roles, with a focus on building the kitchen cohort.

Bartenders heading south for Franklin & Sons competition final

Ga Ga's Scott Stevenson, the Plaza Premium Lounge's Victoria Cochrane, and The Old Fish Bar's Stefano Azzaro are in the final.

Highland Park’s Gordon Motion retires as its master whisky maker

Edrington have announced that Marc Watson, most recently master blender for The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt, will be taking over at the Kirkwall distillery.

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