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

Mairi captures SLTN’s Spirit of the Sixties with a ‘Lil’ Pink Pill’ cocktail

Sebb's bartender wins SLTN’s Spirit of the Sixties: Revolution! cocktail competition, besting a diverse field of competitors from Glasgow, Dundee, Fife and Moray.

Perth Cocktail Week returns to ‘The Fair City’ for a second year of special...

Venues signed up include Crido’s, Old Ship Inn, That Bar Lounge, Kisa’s, Brown & Blacks, The Bank Bar, Sandeman, Broth3rs Restaurant, and the Salutation Hotel.  
John Howard and Scott Smith at the Captain Darling in Stockbridge (Pic: Alix McIntosh)

Ã’ir Group’s new pub and restaurant to be the ‘Darling’ of Stockbridge

The Captain Darling is described as the first 'in a series of new openings' that the Ã’ir Group has lined up over the next nine months.

Tigerlily’s wine range is important to the overall dining experience

"We want to make sure that our wine selection reflects a high level of quality and sophistication, and Cloudy Bay represents both these values."
a middle-aged man in a pink suit roller-skates outside in the sunshine

New Malibu campaign is inspired by an increasingly serious issue

Pernod Ricard's rum-based coconut liqueur is encouraging workers around the UK to take more time for themselves this summer.

Rotunda renovation advances as £100,000 cupola installed on top

Keith Vallance of owner developers Forrest Group said: “This is a big step forward for this massive project – and it feels like it too."
A team of cheerful hospitality trade professionals sitting on a staircase

‘Monumental’ 2025 success sees Edinburgh Bar Show planning for 2026

Curated by Panda & Sons' Iain McPherson, and Jamie Faulds and Gary Anderson of Edinburgh Cocktail Week, the 2025 show attracted 1450 trade professionals.

A little taste of Meatopia as cult chefs put Scotch Beef on the grill

The steak masterclass at The Social Hub features El Perro Negro's Nick Watkins , Margo's Robin Aitken, Ka Pao's Ashley Bennett, and Dean Parker of Celentano’s.
Stephen Russell of Inverarity Morton

Inverarity Morton boss chalks up 50 years service as company turns 80

Stephen Russell has had a front-row seat to a period of almost unimaginable change in the Scottish trade, including the smoking ban, lower drink drive limit, Covid-19 and Brexit. 
A smartly dressed waiter carves a chicken

Applications open for new Scottish chef scholarship at London’s The Ritz

The Scotland Food & Drink and HIT Scotland Legacy Scholarship Award was created to mark the Michelin Guide Ceremony's Scottish debut.

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