Community pub seeks bistro operator

The team behind a community-owned pub in the Scottish Borders is looking for an operator for a new café bistro it is developing on the site.
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Scottish Government earmarks £8m for tourism

The Scottish Government has announced a new £8 million package of support for the tourism industry as the sector attempts to recover from the pandemic.

Mix up a taste of Caithness

Bartenders are being tasked with creating a cocktail that reflects the dramatic Caithness coastline in a new competition for Rock Rose Gin.

Taking the reins at Tobermory

The Isle of Mull can lay claim to one of the world’s youngest distillery managers after 27-year-old Cara Gilbert took the reins at Tobermory Distillery.

SBPA calls for intervention on driver shortages

The Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) has called for HGV drivers to be added to the UK Government’s Shortage Occupation List – allowing companies to recruit drivers from overseas.

Create your own cocktail brand with Monkey Shoulder

Bartenders have until next Thursday (26th August) to enter a competition which could see them establish their own cocktail brand.
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Migrant worker visa needed for hospitality

Trade group the Scottish Hospitality group (SHG) has called for the introduction of a migrant worker visa for the hospitality sector.

Drams for good causes

The licensed trade has the opportunity to support two Scottish charities through specially-released whisky bottlings.

Chefs from across Scotland to compete in Chef of the Year final

Chefs from five Scottish restaurants are among the finalists in this year’s National Chef of the Year competition.

Manorview targets local dining in Johnstone

Manorview, the Scottish hotels group, has unveiled a new restaurant concept at its Lynnhurst Hotel in Johnstone.

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Andrew Dowson
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