Fife operators’ succession plan

The owners of a refurbished inn in the East Neuk of Fife have an unusual approach to growing their new business – by planning to give it away.

Pubs soar to £20,000 for charity

A pub company executive is on cloud nine after her team raised over £20,000 for charity.

Renton to lead Wine Importers

Wine Importers, the Livingston-based wine merchant, has appointed Neil Renton as its new managing director.

A four-dram trip to Orkney

Bar operators and staff from across Scotland took a virtual trip to Orkney this month for a Burns’ Night celebration with SLTN and Edrington UK. 

Scottish spirits shine in World Gin Awards

Distilleries on Mull, the Cairngorms and Edinburgh were among the winners in the first round of this year’s World Gin Awards.

Free chef management course opens for applications

Chefs in Scotland have access to a free management training programme after a new government-funded scheme opened for applications.

Jarl is the Champion of Scotland

Fyne Ales, the Argyll-based brewery, has won the Champion Beer of Scotland award for its Jarl ale.

Mental health courses for hospitality launched

A range of fully-funded mental health and wellbeing training courses for those working in Scotland’s hospitality industry has been launched.

Investment firm takes majority stake in Eden Mill

Eden Mill, the Scottish gin and whisky distiller, has sold a majority stake in its business to Edinburgh-based investment firm Inverleith for an undisclosed sum.

Orchid and Glenfiddich team for Burns’ Night

William Grant & Sons, parent company of Glenfiddich, has teamed with Aberdeen cocktail bar Orchid to offer a range of Burns’ Night cocktails for home delivery.

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