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We wish you a busy Christmas and a buoyant New Year

After a painfully long run of subdued festive seasons, drinks companies are positive about the prospects for festive trading this December

All-star chef panel selects two 2023 Andrew Fairlie Scholarship winners

Darren Seggie, 35, lecturer of culinary arts at City of Glasgow College, and Rachel Bremner, 34, commis pastry chef at The Balmoral, were the chefs who most impressed the judges.

Shore Leave – Jump Ship Brewing launches legal battle against BrewDog

Non-alcoholic brewery, Jump Ship Brewing, has begun legal proceedings against multinational brewery and pub chain, BrewDog, over the use of the beer brand name ‘Shore Leave’.

Zack Brotherton joins Dean Banks after closure of Tamburrini and Wishart

The unexpected demise of Tamburrini & Wishart at Cameron House was widely reported to have come as a result of the restaurant’s failure to win a Michelin star.

A stylish new Platform for Glasgow City Centre socialising

Platform, the events space beneath Glasgow’s iconic Central Station bridge, is adding to its offer with the opening of Platform 1, a new split-level lounge bar and restaurant.

Love Loan development comes to life with opening of AC Hotel by Marriott

The new George Street hotel is a key element of the £100 million development which is transforming an entire block into a leisure and residential neighbourhood.

Full steam ahead for capital eatery’s festive season

SLTN spoke to Roy Brett, chef and owner of Ondine in Edinburgh, about his expectations ahead of Christmas and New Year 2023. 

Panda & Sons climbs onto the World’s 50 Best Bars list

The capital cocktail bar was the only Scottish venue to make the list this year – in 39th place – and one of only six in the UK; it was also the only UK bar outside of London.

Glenapp Castle rises to the top of UK-wide luxury hotel collection

PoB, which markets an exclusive collection of top-end independent hotels across the British Isles, assesses its member hotels through an annual mystery guest inspection process.

Lottery ‘Heritage Places’ funding to be directed at Sauchiehall Street

Iconic but struggling, the famous Glasgow street will be the first to benefit from a share of a £200million fund targeted at preserving and promoting cultural heritage.

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