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

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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.
A well dressed man and a chef sit in a seafront restaurant

St Andrews’ seafood institution celebrates 20th anniversary with ‘Icons’ menu

First opened in 2004, The Seafood Ristorante is arguably the foundation stone upon which the Fife coastal town’s foodie reputation has since been built.
Smartly dressed Scottish people line up on stage after receiving an award

AG Barr excels at Scottish food and drink wholesale sector’s annual awards

Scotland's most innovative and resilient wholesalers – and their staff – have been recognised at the annual Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards.
A stage full of well dressed young people celebrate

Sebb’s, Absent Ear, Kelvingrove Cafe, Gaga and more top Glasgow Bar Awards

Over 350 members of the licensed trade gathered at Saint Luke’s & The Winged Ox to celebrate the best in the business with the 2025 Glasgow Bar Awards.
A panel of pub professionals sit on stools and pass round a microphone

Here’s the dynamic lineup for the Liquid Academy Live stage at ScotHot!

Liquid Academy Live promises a ‘comprehensive exploration’ of the latest trends and innovations in the drinks industry.

Greene King Pub Partners launches its Hive & Nest Pub franchises in Scotland

Both the Hive Pubs and Nest Pubs franchise concepts will be rolled out in Scotland under the umbrella of Belhaven Pub Partners.

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