Young Scots-Asian restaurateur Jun Au wins national Acorn accolade
Jun was chosen as a winner for the hard work and dedication he has shown in creating his 24-cover Asian eatery, Pomelo, inspired by his Chinese Scottish roots.
C&C commits a seven-figure investment to reigniting ‘Magnertism’
“These are our most ambitious Magners plans in over a decade, and we are ready to work with our partners in the trade to bring some added fizz to the bar.”
Matthew Clark delivers the right wines for the right moment at The Bothy
"I think the younger demographic is looking for something a bit different – biodynamic, natural wines, that kind of thing."
First Minister and Japanese Ambassador’s day out at Auchentoshan
Suntory Global Spirits, owner of multiple Scotch whisky distilleries, hosted the visit to reaffirm the ‘deep ties’ between Japan and Scotland.
Heriot Watt Professor takes the helm of the Scottish Beer Awards
The Scottish Beer Awards annually welcomes over 300 Scottish beers into a blind tasting event judged by 35 experts from across the industry.
Brutal bicycle odyssey on behalf of the beleaguered British boozer
Comedy duo The Thinking Drinkers are about to get on their bike and visit 60+ licensed establishments in a two-week, 1000-mile pilgrimage around the UK.
Glasgow’s Mediterraneo closed for transformation into ‘something totally new’
Romano Perella, owner of the city’s successful Italian spot Amore, bought Mediterraneo last year with the intention of ‘changing it up’.
Meatopia promises a fire-fuelled feast of Scotch beef, lamb and pork
Taking place at SWG3 from 6th to 8th June, the festival will transform the venue into a ‘smoky haven of world-class open flame cookery, drinks, and live music’.
SimpsInns’ The Gailes crowned as Scotland’s best spa and golf hotel
“We’re extremely proud to once again be recognised as an industry leader and for offering some of the best hotel, spa and golf experiences in Scotland."
Are these 10 bartenders the future of the country’s cocktail scene?
Drinks giant Diageo has announced the top 10 finalists who will compete for the Diageo World Class GB mixology title at the competition's grand final this June.

























