- Advertisement -

Headline

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

A mother, father and baby son in a warmly lit bar

Pip Pedley and Phil Carr take ownership of The Kilchrenan Inn

Under their care, the Taynuilt pub and restaurant with rooms has become a place for ‘outstanding food, relaxed atmosphere, and Highland charm’.

‘Powerful’ new line-up joins the board of the Scottish Tourism Alliance

The ‘overarching industry leadership body and voice for Scotland’s tourism and hospitality industry’ has revealed the eight business leaders joining it as directors.
Two bearded men and a young woman sit outside a bar in matching branded clothing

Ruma adjusts course as it navigates the world of rum and cocktails

One year into its bold mission to host Scotland’s largest collection of rum, Edinburgh cocktail bar Ruma has revealed plans to broaden its offer.
A group of young women in summer clothes celebrate at the gate of an outdoors bar

Fetch your sunglasses and sandals – Rose Street Garden is reopening

With its floral backdrops, buzzing atmosphere, and creative drinks, it's described as ‘the perfect urban escape for locals and tourists alike’.
Three casually dressed men in a room full of spirits ageing barrels

Johnny Morrison invites you up to VEGA to taste Chairman’s Reserve Spice Lab no.2

Johnny, along with Dylon John of Saint Lucia, and Leonardo Tamayo of the USA, co-created the rum with master blender Deny Duplesis.
A young woman DJs against a red neon background

Scottish Rum Festival returns to Glasgow’s SWG3 for its 5th anniversary

This showcase of Scotland’s ‘dynamic and fast-growing’ rum scene will once again take place at SWG in the cty’s West End.
Pub customers say 'cheers' by raising their glasses of beer and cider

Sales up in Scottish bars and pubs, with customers still spending

World beers, premium ciders and low and no-alcohol products are said to be among the big success stories – as well as stout.
BrewDog founder James Watt

BrewDog marks Punk IPA’s birthday with cheap Bank Holiday pints

From this Friday, 18th April to Monday 21st April, ‘a pint of Punk’ will cost only £1.92 in nearly all of the brewers’s Scottish bars.
A female bartender prepares. a competitive cocktail

Bartenders invited to enter Nc’nean Creations cocktail competition 

The competition has become one of the most popular on the circuit, thanks to its creative briefs, one-to-one mentoring, and expert feedback

Scottish Pubs Code gives tied publicans options – but think carefully

Tied pub leases have been a feature of Scotland’s hospitality sector for hundreds of years, but new legislation could mean significant changes.

Columns

Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Jack Cummins
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR
Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson