Innis & Gunn headlines at the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

The Scottish brewer was the headline beer supplier to the three-day music event, which is held in Beauly, near Inverness, and attracts around 25,000 people each year.

Belhaven: the old giant of Scottish brewing enjoys a renaissance

Relaunching a legendary Scottish brand is never going to be easy, but that was exactly what Belhaven did earlier this year when it unveiled the new-look Belhaven Best. 

John O’Groats’ 8 Doors Distillery officially opened by The King

In the distillery’s warehouse, His Majesty was invited to fill an American Oak Pedro Ximinez Hogshead cask, before sampling the new make spirit being laid down to produce single malt.

Superstar DJs unite for The Ben fundraiser party at Radisson RED Sky Bar

The REDfest party on Sunday, September 17, will feature a DJ from each of the venue's club nights :  Generation GBX, Skyline, Hedkandi, Guilty Pleasures, Missberavin’, Electric Dreams and Boogie Brunch.

Young Chef Young Waiter competition comes to Scotland for the first time

The inaugural YCYW Scotland, sponsored by Champagne PIAFF and Compass Scotland, will take place at Gleneagles in Perthshire on Thursday, 12 October 2023.

Trailblazer pubs, bars and restaurants celebrate ‘On the Road to Net Zero’ certification

A diverse group of pubs, bars and restaurants across the UK are celebrating becoming the first to achieve an ‘On the Road to Net Zero certification from the Net Zero Hospitality Initiative.

Greene King’s pub franchise ‘core menu’ caters to all tastes

GREENE King Pub Partners has unveiled the latest stage in its Hive Pubs concept with the introduction of a standardised core menu. 

UK’s first vertical distillery prepares to go live in Edinburgh

The unique facility, which neighbours the Royal Yacht Britannia and the Ocean Terminal shopping centre, is the brainchild of business partners and childhood friends Ian Stirling and Paddy Fletcher.

A pint of UK beer costs 80% more than the global average 

Nonetheless, Reykjavik still holds the dubious honour of selling the most expensive beer in Europe, with an average price of £7.81 per pint.

Stirling Cocktail Week aims to bring a boost to businesses across the city

Alongside cocktail venues, the event involves retail offerings from local businesses, coffee shops, restaurants and cafes, so there can be something for everyone.

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