Crofter’s Kitchen gets planning permission for permanent premises
Founded by Grant and Heather Mercer, Crofter’s Kitchen has built a reputation as a must-visit food stop on the North Coast 500 tourist rout
Chance cider takes on Gareth Bath as ‘co-pilot and strategic director’
Produced by Aston Manor, the zero-alcohol cider is pouring across the Prezzo restaurant chain, and is stocked in 700+ bars nationwide
Belhaven calls for ScotGov Budget intervention on business rates
Pubs and breweries will suffer steep cost rises unless there is positive action on business rates in tomorrow’s Scottish Budget
Sodexo Live! aims to elevate feeding time at Edinburgh Zoo
Following competitive tendering, Sodexo’s Heritage Portfolio brand has won the contract to lead the zoo’s F&B operations
Voco Grand Central named as Scotland’s top conference hotel
The hotel was recognised at the Annual World Travel Awards for ‘excellence in conference facilities, service, and guest experience’
‘Crisps and drams’ tastings can help demystify whisky flavours
Bruichladdich ambassador Abi Clephane has hit upon an unusual – but effective – method of making whisky sampling less intimidating
Contini Restaurant Group signs up to the QMS Scotch Beef Club
The Cannonball Restaurant, Scottish Cafe & Restaurant, and Contini George Street will highlight Scotch Beef across their menus
Platform’s conversion to ’boutique bowling’ begins this spring
Competitive socialising operator Lane7 plans to open new bowling and entertainment venues in Glasgow and Edinburgh in 2026
Modou’s neighbourhood dining experience on Glasgow’s southside
Studio Modou, a 22-seat ‘community-focused’ restaurant, is in a space once used as Six by Nico’s development kitchen
SÃSÃ offers cocktail counselling to help customers make a choice
Bar manager George Collinge said: “Getting out to enjoy a cocktail is far too rare a treat for many, so people don’t want to make a mistake"
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