Joel Bastian of The Kitchin named as Scotland’s top sommelier
Born in Alsace, France, Joel spent 10 years in hospitality in his native country, before venturing to Scotland, and joining The Kitchin team.
Is it time your hospitality business joined the Scotch Beef Club?
A new campaign to promote Scotch Beef to the hospitality industry has been launched by Quality Meat Scotland, which is offering ‘marketing collateral and support’.
Magnum cream liqueur opens £1million production centre in Fife
Asserting that it is the only cream liqueur made in Scotland using single malt Speyside Scotch, Magnum is aiming for expansion.
Apex Hotels CEO Angela Vickers presented with this year’s HIT Industry Award
The award is for people who have made 'exceptional' contributions to hospitality and surpassed sector standards.
Scottish firm wants to offer hospitality a new deal for its rubbish
Kelly Lock of the NWH Group is keen to forge a mutually beneficial partnership between hospitality and trade waste uplifters.
Edinburgh bartender McPherson pushes the boundaries of mixology
Over the past decade Iain has ascended to become an ambassador for the cocktail scene in Edinburgh and Scotland.
Return of the King as long dormant Rosebank Distillery reopens
Formerly known as the ‘King of the Lowlands’, the distillery was closed more than 30 years ago, and many regarded it as lost forever.
Star Pubs issue point-of-sale kits to support Pride Month
Around six out of ten people are more likely to visit pubs that are inclusive, increasing to 75% of those identifying as LGBTQIA+.
Swift rebrand gets Topolabamba ready for boom weekend
Research by Barclays has estimated that the average Taylor Swift fan will spend £848 on the gig experience, between food, drink, and accommodation.
Diageo archive in Menstrie is a drinks geek’s dreamland
The facility houses documents, bottlings and other historic artefacts from each of the company’s brands, from century-old ads to recent special-editions.Â
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