R&B Distillers gets planning go ahead for Machrihanish Distillery
R&B plans to develop a net zero distilling model that removes any fossil fuel use from the whisky-making process and uses environmentally friendly farming.
Signature unveils £1.2m Rutland Hotel refurbishment
At the west end of Princes St, next to the Johnnie Walker experience and with great views of Edinburgh Castle, the building dates back to the early 1800s
Brewing and distilling united in Arran’s special reserve beers
For years now, the Isle of Arran Brewery and Lochranza Distillery have enjoyed a close friendship, while both producing award winning products.
Gravity Beer Festival unveils its brewery line-up for 2024
Following its debut last year, which drew in over 900 attendees, the festival returns this September 27th and 28th with an expanded capacity.
Edinburgh’s Fingal sails to the top of TripAdvisor’s best hotels list
Permanently berthed in the Port of Leith, the five-star hotel, which opened in 2019, has been named among best Small and Boutique hotels in the world.
Mixology in the mountains with Hapusa Himalayan Dry Gin
Do you consider yourself an adventurous bartender? If so, why not take a crack at winning an all-expenses paid trip to the Himalayas to forage for cocktail ingredients?
Classic cars return to Crieff Hydro for veterans’ charity event
The annual event gave dozens of veterans and their families the chance to ride in these automotive gems, from the Forth Bridges to Knockhill Racing Circuit.
High salary threshold restricts overseas hospitality recruitment
Hospitality businesses using the Skilled Worker visa route to bring in overseas talent will now need to pay those workers a minimum of £38,700.
North-east country house hotel becomes Apex’s latest acquisition
Meldrum House Country Hotel and Golf Course in Aberdeenshire has been bought by Edinburgh-based Apex Hotels for an undisclosed sum.
Staff shuffle at Skua as basement hang-out marks its first birthday
In just one year, the ‘tiny’ basement restaurant bar has garnered listings in the Good Food Guide and the Michelin Guide, and built up a talented team.
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