International Women’s Day 2025 – Janice McIntosh of Whyte and Mackay

"There have been times when I have been the only female in the room, but I’m delighted that is changing..."
A smiling blonde woman holds up a pint of beer

International Women’s Day 2025 – Lou Pollitt of Lucky Saint

"It’s amazing what an unlock it can be to prove you know the difference between a Best Bitter and a Pale Ale…”
A dark-haired woman smiles at the camera

International Women’s Day 2025 – Munnawar Chishty of Carlsberg Britvic

"At Carlsberg Britvic, female equality is actively supported through several initiatives that empower women and foster an inclusive environment..."

International Women’s Day 2025 – Duygu Karaman of Global Brands

"In many cases those who initially underestimated me have become some of my strongest business partners..."
A young woman behind a pub bar

International Women’s Day 2025 – Lauren Hutchison, licensee of The Steadings

"Successful women must lead from the front and demonstrate to other women that there are no glass ceilings..."
A plate of haggis lasagne.

Lomond Leisure Group to open Kirk O’ The Lochs restaurant in Tarbet

Lomond Leisure Group, the independent operator with venues in Glasgow and Edinburgh, is set to open a new restaurant – Kirk O’ The Lochs – at Loch Lomond.
Bartender Janos Otvos wins the Caledonian Cup.

János raises the Caledonian Bartenders Cup in Glasgow after wowing judges

János Ötvös was best of the bartenders when he won the Caledonian Bartenders Cup cocktail competition in Glasgow.
Bartender Erik Lorincz makes drinks at the Edinburgh Bar Show 2024.

The Edinburgh Bar Show returns with a stacked schedule of events

‘Bigger and better’ appears to be the mantra as the returning Edinburgh Bar Show unveils its programme of events and takeovers for 2025.
An exhibitor at ScotHot speaks to visitors.

Over 8000 attend ScotHot tourism and hospitality show in Glasgow

Hospitality trade show ScotHot broke its own attendance record last week when over 8000 delegates descended on Glasgow’s SEC.
Alana Quigley, restaurant manager at Gleneagles, with her Institute of Hospitality award.

Gleneagles restaurant manager takes UK title after tough contest

Alana Quigley, restaurant manager at Gleneagles, has been named as the Institute of Hospitality’s Restaurant Manager of the Year.

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