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

Flagship ‘Indie Beer Scotland’ festival comes back to Glasgow

The festival will be pouring over a hundred different cask and keg beers, plus cider and spirits, from Scotland’s independent producers.

Huge Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards win for Panda & Sons

Edinburgh bar takes World’s Best Cocktail Menu, Best International Bar Team, and International Bar Mentor of the Year

Head Chef Salvatore Agate heralds a new chapter at Divino Enoteca

With 20 years experience in Italian food, Agate’s appointment positions Divino to ‘compete head-on' with Edinburgh’s top kitchens

Edinburgh brewery and restaurant unite to open a true gastropub

The teams behind Newbarns brewery and restaurant The Palmerston are reviving Leith’s The Cooper’s Rest pub on Easter Road

Six by Nico seeks ‘community crowdfunding’ capital

Simeone said that this community-focussed chapter for the company included plans to open new venues domestically and internationally.

Master Chefs GB chair McIvor receives OBE for ‘tireless commitment’

Under McIvor’s leadership, the MCGB has expanded its outreach to the next generation of culinary professionals.

Future hospitality talent take their first steps at induction day

Sixteen new Modern Apprentices gathered to begin their journey in the Hospitality Apprenticeship Scotland programme

Royal Yacht Britannia sails to triple triumph on Tripadvisor

Britannia and the floating hotel Fingal offer a ‘rare overlap between heritage, maritime legacy and cutting-edge tourism excellence’

Top Glasgow bars coming together for Glasgow Cocktail Week 2025

Venues will serve three exclusive signature cocktails as part of Glasgow Cocktail Week, with ticket holders getting £2 off every drink.

New Stockbridge venue opens in time for the Edinburgh Festival 

The Captain Darling is intended as a community social hub, and a ‘more relaxed dining experience’ for festival goers.

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