Hospitality staff compete in charity beach volleyball tournament 

TEAMS of staff from Edinburgh restaurants gathered on Portobello beach last weekend to serve up volleyballs rather than dishes and drinks. 

Scotch Whisky Experience prepares for ‘immersive’ tour launch this summer

Considered one of Edinburgh’s five-star attractions, the Experience has hosted a global audience of some 8.5 million visitors over the last 35 years
Shattered green beer bottle by bullet isolated on white background.

Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme delayed until at least October 2025

Scottish Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater has told the Holyrood Parliament that she has ‘no other option’ but to delay Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme until at least October 2025

Giovanna Eusebi honoured by Italy for ‘excellence’ in business

The honour Cavaliere – equivalent in status to a Knighthood – is presented to Italian entrepreneurs and professionals who have shown over 20 years of excellence in industry, agriculture, commerce or crafts.

Molson Coors hires former Suntory marketing boss

At Suntory, Hannah Norbury was instrumental in driving transformational sustainability initiatives and a gender equality campaign – Football is Football – during the Women’s Euros in 2022.

High spirits as Tomintoul Distillery sponsors mountain rescue heroes

The Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team is made up of around 40 highly trained volunteers who provide assistance to injured or lost persons in and around the Cairngorm Mountains.

Glenmorangie: Talking elevated cocktails at the Commons Club

In the second of our series of columns with Glenmorangie, SLTN checks into the Commons Club at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh to talk elevated cocktails with head of mixology Leon Wilkes Back.

Leith bars take part in bourbon brand’s UK campaign

Nauticus, Mother Superior and the Innis & Gunn Taproom took part in the campaign to promote local honey via their own spin on the Maker's Mark signature ‘Gold Rush’ cocktail.

For the majority of customers, ‘moderation’ means soft drinks

Some younger demographics represent a generation that never became established alcohol drinkers, so they aren’t seeking out low alcohol replacements...

Havana Club unveils new multi-million promotional campaign

Focussing on the 'unique Cuban mindset and vibrant collective energy', the Pernod Ricard-owned brand will invite rum lovers to 'switch their Cuban Mode on'.

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR
Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson