Thompson Brothers launch crowdfunder for a new distillery in Dornoch

The project aims to ‘redefine the future of whisky production’ while boosting the local economy and advancing sustainable industry practices.

Alexander Wines brings the sunshine to its Glasgow trade tasting

A combination of producer-hosted tables and free-pour areas allowed the healthy turnout of hospitality operators to take their time over their wine sampling.
A young asian woman wearing a professional chef uniform stands in a kitchen

Forth Valley’s Nahui Keiss is Scottish Student Chef of the Year

Nahui, her assistant Anastasiia Severina and their lecturer have won an all-expenses paid educational food trip to Italy.  
Four hospitality professionals stand in their workwear in a kitchen

New hires as Crieff Hydro invests £5 million in dining revamp

Przemek Kaminski has arrived as Crieff Hydro's new general manager and Ryan Whitcut as its new executive chef.
A young man in white clothes holds up a drink with a pyramidal ice cube in it

Diageo World Class Cocktail Festival reveals its Scottish participants

Built around bartenders named within the Top 100 finalists of Diageo World Class 2025, the festival aims to ‘elevate cocktail culture nationwide’
a group of six young hospitality professionals stand outside, smiling

Scoop promises ‘rejuvenated energy’ from its refurbished Ox and Finch

Ox and Finch was awarded a Bib Gourmand by Michelin within six months of opening; an accolade which it has retained ever since.
A warmly lit bar, viewed from the street at night

Aberdeen’s Bar Ninety-Nine revived in surprise move by hospitality trio

Only two weeks after being closed down, seemingly for good, the popular bar is being re-opened by Adrian Gomes, Stephen McNab and Martin Farmer.
Two men stand holding golf balls, in front of a statue of Rabbie Burns

Golf-X venue promises to be a ‘gamechanger’ for the social scene in Ayr

Founded by Cristiano Simeone and Scott Hannah, the new venture is said to be the result of a six-figure investment in transforming the space.
Three men stand smiling in a newly renovated traditional bar

Royal Mile Tavern rises from the ashes after extensive rebuild and upgrade

The Iona Pub Partnership stressed that every effort had been made to ‘not only restore but enhance’ the Tavern for future generations of pubgoers to enjoy.
A young woman in a smart suit smiles at the camera

Brodie Green steps up as director of operations at Kimpton Blythswood Square

Green was promoted by IHG Hotels & Resorts following a successful career in food & beverage leadership at its voco Grand Central Glasgow.
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