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.
Classic cars return to Crieff Hydro for veterans’ charity event
The annual event gave dozens of veterans and their families the chance to ride in these automotive gems, from the Forth Bridges to Knockhill Racing Circuit.
Staff shuffle at Skua as basement hang-out marks its first birthday
In just one year, the ‘tiny’ basement restaurant bar has garnered listings in the Good Food Guide and the Michelin Guide, and built up a talented team.
OVO Hydro announces new ‘pouring partnership’ with Molson Coors
The new four-year agreement will put Pravha, Madrí Excepcional and Aspall Cyder into the OVO Hydro’s taps, and Rekorderlig into its fridges.
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