Stewart to mark 60 years at The Balvenie
David Stewart, master blender and malt master at The Balvenie, will mark a major milestone next week as he celebrates his 60th anniversary in the industry.
Hoot and Absent Ear bartenders are Mexico-bound
Bartenders from Edinburgh and Glasgow have won an all-expenses-paid trip to Mexico after taking the top prize in a cocktail competition from Love Drinks.
Fairlie scholarship open for entries
Aspiring chefs working across Scotland are being invited to apply for this year’s Andrew Fairlie Scholarship
Scotch whisky giant reaches for the Skye
Diageo has unveiled the new visitor centre at its Talisker Distillery on the Isle of Skye.
Deposit Return ‘failure’ warning
A GROUP of MSPs has warned the Scottish Government that the upcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) could prove “a very costly failure” without an urgent review.
Staff and costs hold back sector
The much hoped for recovery still seems a long way away, writes Leon Thompson of UK Hospitality Scotland.
Immigration’s role in recruitment drive
Recent reports have highlighted the recruitment difficulties being faced by the hospitality sector in Scotland, writes immigration lawyer Ashley Fleming.
MUP review is now underway
The Scottish Government has begun its review of the Minimum Unit Price (MUP) legislation with a series of ‘roundtable’ events and an online survey.
Argyll ‘hidden gem’ is shining bright
A hotel on Argyll’s ‘secret coast’ is set for further investment as the team at the helm eyes four-star status.
Banks’ newest venture opens for business
Chef Dean Banks has announced that his latest venture, Edinburgh wine bar and restaurant Dulse, is now fully open for business.
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