Will Scotland’s pubs benefit from an Andy Burnham boost?
One of the new prime minister’s first policy moves was a 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England
Familiar faces return for Restaurant Andrew Fairlie’s 25th year
Former assistant manager Xavier Brette rejoins as GM while front-of-house veteran John Preston returns as manager
Industry leaders hit the road in support of six-day ultramarathon
Drinks Trust chair Neil Barker is undertaking the running challenge to mark the charity's 140th anniversary
Legal advice on turning a pub car park into an open-air venue
Delivering a community or music event outdoors in Scotland requires careful planning and a reasonably long lead in time
From a nervous Vesper to taking the Mixologist of the Year title
It was a twist on a Vesper Martini that first reassured Arianne Smith that she was pretty good at making cocktails
Edinburgh begins charging visitors a 5% levy on overnight stays
Industry bodies described last Friday's implementation of the visitor levy as ‘a landmark moment for all the wrong reasons’
Finalists selected for HIT Scotland’s 2026 Legacy Scholarship
“Applications for this year’s scholarship were exceptional, but one clear theme shone through – a love for Scotland’s incredible larder"
Asu by Five March launches at Edinburgh’s Brown’s of Leith
A new venture by restaurateur Joanna Nethery, Asu promises a menu of fresh and exciting Asian inspired dishes
Nick’s makes Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026
"We're incredibly proud to receive this recognition, especially in a year that means so much to me personally"
Talking shareable and summery sangria serves with Scotsman Group
“We like to do a summer drinks campaign every year – Nicola and I will spend most of the year chatting and coming up with ideas"
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