Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme hanging by a thread

ScotGov Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, who is reportedly the SNP membership’s favourite to fill Nicola Sturgeon’s First Ministerial shoes, today declared that the recycling initiative was not ready to be implemented as planned in August and should be halted. 

It’s a rum do at Max’s Bar

Max’s Bar on Glasgow’s Queen Street plans to descend into ‘Rum Madness’ this March, as it hosts an epic showdown to determine the city’s favourite rum brand.
the Alchemist cocktail making dispenser

Science or sacrilege? The Alchemist automates whisky cocktails

The ‘Naked Malt Dispensary’ offers three cocktail serves ­– a highball style ‘Peach Fuzz’; a take on an old-fashioned in ‘Nearly Naked’; and a short cocktail in ‘Sour Trip’.

Global hospitality veteran takes the reins at Highland Coast Hotels

Fresh from a career in some of the world’s most glamorous tourist hotspots, Scots hospitality veteran Guy Crawford is returning to his Highlands roots as the new Chief Executive of Highland Coast Hotels.

Edinburgh’s Dulse makes the Michelin guide in its first year

Owner Dean Banks said: “It’s a real honour that Michelin have embraced this concept and included us so early in Dulse’s life – that’s down to the hard work of our incredible team, with of course special thanks to our group exec chef Dan Ashmore.”
Lebowskis

Finnieston groundbreakers Kained Holdings ordered into Liquidation

By court order, specialist accountants Wylie & Bissett have been appointed to handle the liquidation and it is understood jobs have been secured at the company’s well-renowned venues Lebowskis, Porter & Rye, The Finnieston and its associated Oyster Bar.

Industry bodies unite to condemn proposed blanket ban on alcohol advertising

SAIP stressed that, above all, there was no evidence these economically damaging moves would actually do anything to reduce harmful drinking.

DRS will create huge Scottish ‘grey’ market for cheaper drinks from England

In a detailed take-down of the DRS, Innes&Gunn’s founder and master brewer, Dougal Gunn Sharp warned that if the current ‘nightmare scenario’ plays out, hundreds of Scottish businesses will go under, resulting in tens of thousands of job losses

New job opportunities at the Port of Leith Distillery

Muckle Brig, the company behind the project – which is the UK’s first vertical distillery and is expected to become a major tourist attraction – will fill 53 new positions in 2023, both at Port of Leith and at the nearby Lind & Lime gin distillery

Edinburgh’s Scotch Whisky Experience invests £3million

In its time, the Experience  has welcomed more than 8.5 million visitors from around the globe, while its Amber Restaurant and Whisky Bar have accommodated numerous corporate events and private dinners.

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