Billy Walker marks a half century in whisky

Whisky veteran Billy Walker is marking 50 years in the industry with a series of limited edition bottlings of his GlenAllachie single malt.

Bottled beer shortage likely, warns wholesaler

A Scottish wholesaler has warned there could be shortages of bottled beers amid rising production costs.

Over a thousand attend National Whisky Festival in Glasgow

More than a thousand whisky fans gathered in Glasgow this month for the return of the National Whisky Festival.

Chester Hotel unveils Signature chef line-up

The Chester Hotel in Aberdeen has unveiled the full list of chefs that will be appearing at its Signature Food Festival event this year.

Gannet and Absent Ear raise £10k for charity

Glasgow venues The Gannet and The Absent Ear have raised almost £10,000 for Glasgow charity Refuweegee after a two-night fundraising initiative.

Singh joins Bonnie & Wild

Chef Tony Singh has become the latest name to take up residence in the Bonnie & Wild Scottish Marketplace in Edinburgh.

The McMillan has new al fresco area covered

Glasgow south side venue The McMillan Bar & Chophouse has launched a new outdoor area – which co-owner Miles McMillan said represents the final piece in the jigsaw for the family business.

Inverness ‘sett’ for Jimmy Badgers

Inverness operator Don Lawson is to open a new venue in the city with the launch of Jimmy Badgers.

Aberdeen and Glasgow bartenders progress in Glenfarclas 105

Bartenders from Glasgow and Aberdeen have progressed to the final of this year’s Glenfarclas 105 Cocktail Competition.

Signature Group launches junior chef training programme

The company behind venues such as Cold Town House in Edinburgh and The Spiritualist in Aberdeen has launched its own chef development programme in a bid to develop talent and help tackle recruitment challenges

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