Capital fun at the Edinburgh Bartenders’ Ball and Bar Awards
The awards were voted on by the public and Edinburgh’s bar community to recognise the best of the city’s world-class drinks scene.
Mental health charity to benefit from grassroots music event
The night involves six independent Glasgow venues — Stereo, Mono, The Old Hairdresser’s, The Flying Duck, The Glad Café & The 78.
Highland Coast Hotels introduces new ‘Doggie Digs’ breaks
The company is highlighting that dogs are welcome at its seven venues around the North Coast 500 and North Highlands.
Glasgow bars embrace Brewgooder’s Palestinian beer collaboration
Venues across the city, including The Glad Café, Café Buena Vida, Ryan’s Bar, Mono, The 78, Dram and McChuill’s now stock the beer.
Kildrummy Inn secures the Thistle Best Hotel Experience double
Under husband-and-wife team David and Sophie Littlewood, the inn is said to blend ‘Aberdeenshire tradition with modern luxury’.
James Thomson awarded prestigious AA Lifetime Achievement Award
Born and educated in Edinburgh, James owns two of the city’s most iconic establishments – The Witchery and Prestonfield House.Â
Glasgow Cocktail Fortnight features 75 of the city’s best bars
An annual event since 2018, this year sees the festival grow from one week up to a fortnight, with backing from leading brands.
O’Donnell joins The Balmoral’s Number One as Head Sommelier
He has worked at top venues including Ashford Castle in Ireland, Grantley Hall in Yorkshire and The Strathearn at the Gleneagles Hotel.
Scoop’s ‘leap of faith’ pays off as Sebb’s joins Michelin Guide
The Miller Street venue joins its Scoop Restaurant Group stablemates Ox and Finch, Ka Pao and Margo on the prestigious list.
McKenna calls time on The Gannet – but flags new chapter for site
The Finnieston restaurant earned three AA Rosettes, and attracted SLTN’s Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year Award on two occasions.
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