Raise a glass of Cutty Sark to Robert Burns and skimpy nightwear

‘Cutty sark’ is a key plot point of Burns' epic poem Tam O’Shanter, the tale of an Ayrshire farmer who unwisely lingers too long at the pub

Aberdeen grants blanket licensing extension for World Cup matches

Aberdeen's licensing board agreed that licensed premises can remain open until half an hour after each of the Scottish Team’s matches

Rosebank Distillery serves up a 31 Year Old dram fit for a King

HM The King was in Scotland for a reception at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, accompanied by the First Minister John Swinney

Pomelo’s Jun Au to pop-up at two other restaurants this month

Award-winning Asian chef Jun Au will be guesting on special menus at both Argile in Marchmont and Norah in Newhaven

Investment in spirit pays off for Ardgowan Distillery Company

Having invested £5 million into the brand, the company has added new expressions to its Clydebuilt range of bottlings ahead of Burns Night

Gastropub couple put their heart and soul into The Boar’s Head

“Everyone was like: ‘you’re buying a derelict boozer in the middle of Fife at the height of Covid?’ And we were: ‘yeah! It’s going to be great!’”
A warehouse style event space full of people and trade stands

Scottish National Whisky Festival returns to Glasgow next week

Festival-goers will be invited to sample literally hundreds of whiskies and guest spirits at SWG3 on Saturday 24th January

Ambassador Hotel opens in Inverness following £6 million investment

Black Sheep Hotels Group has refurbished the former Strathness House Hotel with a new Indian restaurant and a library bar

Highland hotels unite to back ‘Help Out Hospitality’ campaign 

The national campaign hopes to bolster the industry by mustering special deals to lessen the usual post-festive drop in business

Edinburgh Uni’s refurbished Abacus restaurant opens

A new layout and booth seating has added flexible options for diners, including a revamped private dining area for up to 10

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