Community pubs partnership launched

A new initiative which aims to support community groups taking ownership of their local pubs has been launched.

The Wright way to cook

Gleneagles is gearing up for the opening of its Edinburgh Townhouse venue with the appointment of head chef Jonny Wright.

Zique’s pops-up at SWG3

Glasgow restaurant Zique's is to become the latest Glasgow business to take up a residency in SWG3’s Acid Bar.

Small-batch Scottish gin in its Element

Edinburgh bar Element has launched a new initiative to showcase gins from Scotland’s smallest independent distilleries.

Second new Campbeltown distillery planned

Campbeltown will be home to another new single malt distillery after plans were unveiled for a new facility overlooking Campbeltown Loch.
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‘Utter devastation’ reinforces importance of 12.5% VAT rate

The “utter devastation” of the UK hospitality industry over the past two years has further reinforced the argument for retaining the current 12.5% rate of VAT, according to trade group UK Hospitality.

Two new Stars for Scotland

Two Scottish restaurants are among those to have been awarded a Michelin Star for the first time in this year’s Michelin Guide.
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New Campbeltown distillery planned

The company behind the Isle of Raasay Distillery has unveiled plans to build a new “farm to bottle” distillery in Campbeltown.

Glasgow eateries awarded Bib Gourmands

Two restaurants in Glasgow have been awarded Bib Gourmand status in the latest edition of the Michelin Guide.

Maclean to host Chef’s Table events

Chef Gary Maclean will host a series of private dining events at the new Bonnie & Wild Marketplace in Edinburgh to showcase sustainably-sourced Scottish food and drink.

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