From The Clove Club to the Cairngorms

Cairngorms restaurant with rooms, Killiecrankie House, has appointed experienced mixologist Hamish Bremner as its new head bartender.

Highland Coast Hotels acquires Plockton Inn

A Highland hotels company which was established a year ago with the acquisition of four businesses along the North Coast 500 route has added the Plockton Inn to its portfolio.

New restaurant opens at Òran Mór

Glasgow venue Òran Mór will open its new restaurant to the public this weekend, with the launch of The Brasserie at Òran Mór.

Buzzworks acquires east coast operator Herringbone

Buzzworks Holdings, the Ayrshire-based hospitality group, is expanding its presence on the east coast with the acquisition of independent operator Herringbone.

Dalgleish looks to Amuse Aberdeen with new venue

Veteran chef Kevin Dalgleish will take centre stage next month when he opens his first restaurant in the heart of Aberdeen.

GlenWyvis toasts to social care charity

GlenWyvis, the community-owned Highland distillery, is to host a charity evening near Inverness next month in aid of social care charity Cornerstone.

Calorie Counting: Coming to a restaurant near you

The Scottish Government consultation into calorie content rules has raised several concerns from the industry, writes lawyer Liam McMonagle.

Islay native takes the reins at Lagavulin

Islay native Jordan Paisley has been named as the new manager of the Lagavulin distillery on Islay.

Gannet and Absent Ear join forces for refugee charity

Glasgow venues The Gannet and The Absent Ear will team up next month for two special events to raise money for refugee charity Refuweegee.

Raising the Bar with Diageo

Licensees looking to upgrade their outdoor areas can apply for a range of furniture and materials from drinks giant Diageo in the latest stage of the company’s Raising the Bar initiative.

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