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Pitlochry hotel steps up to rescue local food bank’s Christmas Day Lunch

For four years, McKays Hotel and Restaurant, and its suppliers, have cooked and provided hundreds of free Christmas Day meals for Pitlochry’s Food Bank.

Longhope RNLI’s 150th anniversary marked by a special Highland Park bottling

The label of the commemorative bottle features Longhope RNLI lifeboat Thomas McCunn, a Watson class lifeboat which was on the station from 1933 until 1962.

Scotch liqueur brand launches its own winter wonderland on Edinburgh rooftop

Through December and into January, the activation offers cracking views of Edinburgh Castle and a festive setting to raise a glass with family and friends. 

Japanese spirit cocktail competition and seminars return for a fourth year

The competition is held by the UK Bartenders’ Guild and the Japanese Sake & Shochu Makers Association, and the prize is a trip to Japan.

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.

Grassroots rugby clubs offered ‘fresh beer and new balls’ by Camden Town Brewery

The brewery's ambition is to support clubs for the long term, building ‘authentic ties’ with the fans, players and communities that form the bedrock of the sport.

New shipping container venue promises to transform Glasgow’s waterfront

From Allied Leisure Group, the company behind Max’s Bar, La Cheetah, Room 2 and Mikaku, the plans will soon be submitted to Glasgow City Council.

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.

After 43 years, Gordon’s Trattoria on the Royal Mile gets a new owner

Gordon Scott, who opened the restaurant in 1982, has announced his retirement and sold up to his close friend Jim Tullis, owner of Merchant Leisure. 

Dubai-based owners will ‘transform and reposition’ The Bruntsfield Hotel

This ‘distinguished boutique property’ is the second acquisition in Scotland by Dutco within the space of a year, following its purchase of Mar Hall near Bishopton.

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