New hospitality development programme launches
A new hospitality development programme which seeks to develop talent to help the sector rebuild in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has been launched
Join SLTN and Angostura for virtual rum tasting
SLTN and Angostura are bringing a taste of the Caribbean to the trade this February with a special rum tasting
Dr Kirstie McCallum joins Halewood
Whisky veteran Dr Kirstie McCallum has been appointed as the new master blender of Halewood’s Artisanal Spirits division
Innis & Gunn signs sales and distribution deal with C&C Group
Scottish craft brewer Innis & Gunn has announced a new partnership with Tennent’s parent company C&C Group which will see C&C selling and distributing Innis & Gunn’s beers across the UK and Ireland
Star rent reduction extended
Pub company Star Pubs & Bars has announced that its Scottish lessees will continue to receive a 90% rent reduction while premises are required to remain closed
Veteran duo launch new hotel management firm
Two senior figures in the Scottish hotels industry have joined forces to launch a new hotel consultancy and management business
Crerar digs deep for charity
Scottish hospitality group Crerar Hotels closed out 2020 in charitable form with the donation of £200,000 to various charities
Whiskies go under the hammer for The Ben
A number of rare and exclusive whiskies are going under the hammer to raise funds for Scottish licensed trade charity The Ben
Spirit of Speyside set to return in 2021
The Spirit of Speyside whisky festival is set to return next year, organisers have announced
Funding package for Edinburgh’s Witchery and Prestonfield House
The owner of Edinburgh’s Prestonfield House and The Witchery has secured more than £2 million in funding to help support the businesses through the impact of the coronavirus pandemic
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