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Ross Clark, director of operations at The Caledonian Edinburgh

Clark to lead The Caledonian Edinburgh through multi-million investment

The city centre hotel is entering a new phase of its 120-year history, having just become part of the Curio Collection by Hilton.
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Fhior hosts its first exclusive vegan ‘Mixtapes’ fine-dining experience

The Mixtapes concept is an intimate supper club for up to 10 people, taking guests on a culinary journey inspired by the diversity of music mixtapes
A middle aged man stands with group of younger people in restaurant uniforms behind him

McIntyre’s mission to turn Scots village into a ‘dining destination’  

In the wake of a successful career in recruitment - and a cancer diagnosis - Paisley-born entrepreneur Danny McIntyre has found his second calling in hospitality.
A pie on top of a football

Pie Sports make match day satisfying whatever the final score

The brand will be available in three Scottish football grounds for the coming season – but all its pies can be ordered online, including in ‘party box’ format.
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Dundee Cocktail Week brought forward to become a summer event

Some 25 venues have signed up to take part in the 10-day cocktail celebration, including high-end cocktail bars Bird and Bear, Jute Bar and Temple Lane.

Simeone brings ‘Somewhere by Nico’ cocktail concept to Edinburgh

The cocktail operation opening comes just ahead of a new flagship Edinburgh West location for the Six by Nico restaurant brand.
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Gary Rice joins Cameron House on Loch Lomond as its new director of operations

Glaswegian Gary has honed his expertise across a range of UK hotels, rising through the ranks within national hospitality brands including Hilton, Jurys and Thistle.
A man plays with a football in the street

Scotland versus Germany kicks off an on-trade summer sports bonanza

No single brand is more identified with the Scottish National Football team than Tennent’s, with a relationship dating back almost half a century.
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Mikaku launches elevated Japanese street food menu with a bang

"It was great to see so many recognisable faces at the launch party. It is always nice to see people enjoying the fruits of our labour!"
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Charlie Brown’s bring the patter, Franklin & Sons bring the fizz

In the first of a new series, SLTN pops into Charlie Brown’s in Glasgow to chat to Elyse Vonn Ruinn about the bar's use of quality craft sodas in its cocktails.

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL by Jack Cummins
FINANCIAL Wylie & Bisset
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson
MEET THE MAKER
William Woodburn
MIXED UP WORLD Ewan Angus