Longlist of nominees for second Edinburgh Bar Awards revealed

The line-up is described as a ‘showcase of the people and places that make Edinburgh one of the world’s leading drinking destinations’.

Highland Park’s Marc Watson aims for consistency and creativity

“I love learning, and I’ve been very fortunate in that the mentors I’ve had have wanted to teach me and been patient enough to teach me."

Coleburn revival advances with appointment of Cruickshank

Coleburn Distillery was originally opened in 1899 and mothballed in 1985 by owner DCL, which went on to be incorporated into Diageo. 
Edinburgh Cocktail Week

Edinburgh Cocktail Week will involve 100+ city bars this Autumn

Running from 3rd to 12th October, the ECW is expecting over 25,000 visitors to its participating bars and pop-up Cocktail Village

Adam Hannett accepts the title of Master Blender at Bruichladdich

It is a significant, if symbolic, career milestone for the Islay native, who began at Bruichladdich in 2004 as a tour guide.

Sponsored article: Free platform helps venues boost off-peak bookings

Ahead of First Table's first trade-facing event in Scotland, SLTN caught up with its founder and CEO Mat Weir.

Palestinian ‘Sun & Stone’ lager hits UK market through Brewgooder

Brewgooder is brewing the beer at zero profit, with proceeds giving the Palestinian business and its community a source of income.

Mental health support for hospitality staff cannot come too late

A recent Hospitality Action report confirms that burnout, unsociable hours, and financial stress are driving talent away.

Waterson takes over at the Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership

“The industry has an important part to play in tackling alcohol misuse in Scotland and the partnership is a key element of that activity.”

CC Blooms prepares for a major makeover to ‘safeguard its future’

The LGBTQIA+ bar next to the Playhouse will have £230,000 spent on it by Star Pubs and licensees Mitch Stark and Tim Douglas.

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