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Split between east and west, these annual celebrations were held in Buzzworks’ popular venues Scotts Port Edgar, Queensferry, and Vic's and The Vine, Prestwick.

Officers recovered hundreds of bottles of suspected counterfeit ‘Krackoff’ vodka, along with tanks that could hold 7000 litres of liquid, and several bulk containers of ethanol.

Scores of Scotland’s most iconic distilleries and brewers have united to call on the Scottish Government to abandon proposals to ban the marketing of the nation’s globally celebrated whiskies, beers, and gins.

Dispute underlines importance of ‘clear and precise arbitration’ between pub tenants and their landlords

WITH only a month left until the Scottish Government closes its consultation on restricting alcohol advertising and promotion, the industry has just begun to respond to the threat that alcohol could be made publicly invisible.

Nominations have been sought across five categories – Hospitality Heroes; Champion Chefs; Rising up in Retail; Brilliant in Beverage; and Tourism Trendsetters – with individuals able to nominate colleagues, friends or employees in each category

The two-week celebration of city centre hospitality will run from 13th to 26th March, with over 20 venues already confirmed to take part by offering special deals, set menus, and other events.

Black Heart taps, running off a nitro line, will start appearing this weekend, serving up pints at 4.1% ABV, with tasting notes promising ‘chocolate and extra dark crystal malts giving layers of roasted, toasted coffee and cocoa, with a hint of caramel coming through’.

The Milngavie Road project is on the site previously occupied by the much-loved Raffaele's Restaurant, which closed last month, and the 80-seat restaurant with bar space will be Colaluca and Lazzerini’s first Italian focused restaurant.

Despite the ongoing challenges facing the industry, the pub sector remained ‘remarkably resilient’ through 2022, according to property agent Christie & Co.