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

Molson Coors partners with SALT brewery to launch Alpacalypse session IPA

Leveraging Molson Coors’ considerable scale for both brewing and distribution, Alpacalypse will be available to venues across the country from this month onwards.

‘Consistently nailing the basics’ is a must for hospitality businesses in 2025

The two ‘biggest bugbears’ identified by hospitality customers were long waits for food and drink and hot food being served cold. 

Chef-owner, author and TV personality Julie Lin is set for another busy year

"We’re not in the business to rip people off. We’re in the business to make sure that customers can come in and have a nice time – and come in quite frequently"

New blended Scotch draws inspiration from Glaswegian novel ‘No Mean City’

The brand has been developed by hospitality veteran Timuçin Yildirim in conjunction with Ian Macleod Distillers – the business behind whiskies including Glengoyne, Tamdhu and Smokehead.

New MD to drive Highland Coast Hotels into the NC500’s tenth anniversary

Throughout his career, Kenny McMillan has put an emphasis on ‘building high-performing teams, which deliver exceptional guest experiences’.

Masterchef winner Dan Merriman to join Chef Dean Banks for collaboration 

On 20th, 21st, and 22nd February 2025 Dean will welcome Dan to The Pompadour, and together they promise to deliver 'an unforgettable dining experience'.

Isle of Barra Distillers breaks ground on Scotland’s most westerly distillery

The £12 million distillery project is claimed to be the largest single private investment ever made on the island, bringing major benefits to its economy and community.

Royal Mile Whiskies Trade – proud to work with over 500 accounts across Scotland

Edinburgh-based Royal Mile Whiskies was founded in 1991 and has since grown into one of the world’s most respected specialist whisky retailers.

The Ben recruits ‘superchefs’ Dean Banks and Graeme Cheevers as ambassadors

Demand for The Ben's financial support is said to be ‘soaring’, with more applications received in seven months of this year than in the entire previous financial year.
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In its first foray into East Lothian, Buzzworks opens a Lido in Musselburgh

In what is claimed to be a first for Musselburgh, the restaurant will feature a state-of-the-art, wood-fired pizza oven, offering ‘authentic Neapolitan-style’ pizzas.

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