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

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.

Somerset’s Thatchers leave Cider World Awards laden with gold

To the delight of the family-owned firm, Thatchers Katy won a Gold Medal, scoring 119 points, with judges saying it was ‘technically perfect.’

UK bartenders have their World Class champion in Lele Mensah

The Connaught bartender triumphed at the GB final of the competition, which was held at Rosebery Steading outside Edinburgh last month. 

Get a year-of-beer for a hole-in-one at The Genesis Scottish Open

Innis & Gunn is the tournament’s Official Beer Partner, expecting to serve over 30,000 pints throughout the week at The Renaissance Club, North Berwick.

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