On your marks for this year’s Hospitality Elf Festive Fun 5k

Organised in partnership with Glasgow's Clayton Hotel, the charity run takes place on Saturday 22nd November from 9am.
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Half of young adults moderating with no-and-low alcohol drinks

“The smartest venues are adapting – offering great alcohol-free drinks is no longer a nice-to-have, it’s a business essential." 

Sharing an Amaretto Sour with Stu McBain of The Devil’s Advocate

"It’s a very popular drink. It has that Espresso Martini effect – someone sees it and you’re suddenly making hundreds of them.”

Brett adds Murdoch to the kitchen team at St Andrews Seaton House

Murdoch brings a wealth of experience from work in the kitchens of top tier hotels across the UK, Asia and the Middle East.
Niel Hendriksz

Family-owned Scotch whisky business is ready to expand its range

The Morrisons opened Perthshire's Aberargie Distillery in 2017 and blend and bottle a range of whiskies, plus Bruadar liqueur

Eden Mill opens its new St Andrews distillery and visitor centre

The multi-million-pound site is powered by renewable energy, combining modern sustainability with Scottish distilling tradition.

Gormley joins Gilded Saloon bringing a fresh take on pub classics

The appointment follows the residency of Coop, the chef's fried chicken pop-up concept, at the Bristo Square pub this summer.

Crolla family creates fund to support local community projects

Vittoria Hospitality began in 1970 with the opening of Vittoria on the Walk in Leith by ‘Nonno’ Alberto Crolla and his wife Dina.

NZ boutique winery to host winemaker’s dinner at Ka Pao Edinburgh

Little Beauty co-founder Fleur McCree is coming to Scotland to share her story and guide guests through the night's wines.

Star Pubs campaign tempts new licensees from outwith the industry

The Heineken-owned pubco noted that, since 2022, 55% of applicants for a Star Pub have been people from outside the licensed trade.

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