Gastropub couple put their heart and soul into The Boar’s Head
“Everyone was like: ‘you’re buying a derelict boozer in the middle of Fife at the height of Covid?’ And we were: ‘yeah! It’s going to be great!’”
Belhaven Brewery relaunches Twisted Thistle IPA with refreshed recipe
Belhaven's revival of Twisted Thistle follows its introduction of Belter 4% ABV golden lager, which landed in Scottish pubs last September
Highland hotels unite to back ‘Help Out Hospitality’ campaign
The national campaign hopes to bolster the industry by mustering special deals to lessen the usual post-festive drop in business
Molson Coors weighs into the stout wars with Caffrey’s Black
Caffrey’s Black Stout has been launched at 3.4% ABV, below the 4.2% of Guinness and its challenger, Heineken UK’s Murphy’s at 4.0%
Industry greets Scottish budget with disappointment
ScotGov avoided outright condemnation by including 15% business rates relief for some hospitality businesses
‘Through the roof’ costs erode profitability at The Boar’s Head
Multiple SLTN Award-winner shines a stark light on the challenges faced by Scottish hospitality businesses going into 2026
Maclean Brothers go up Ben Lomond for a gig and an Innis & Gunn
The Macleans lugged their accordion, bagpipes and guitar up to the summit to promote the Celtic Connections festival
Belhaven calls for ScotGov Budget intervention on business rates
Pubs and breweries will suffer steep cost rises unless there is positive action on business rates in tomorrow’s Scottish Budget
‘Crisps and drams’ tastings can help demystify whisky flavours
Bruichladdich ambassador Abi Clephane has hit upon an unusual – but effective – method of making whisky sampling less intimidating
Helping hospitality staff change their relationship with alcohol
Hospitality industry veteran David Carson offers advice on moderation, a tactical break or longer-term removal of alcohol
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