Stephen McGowan

Purgatory persists for many in Scottish hospitality

There is much to be concerned and alarmed about in the Scottish Government's roadmap, writes licensing lawyer Stephen McGowan.

Join SLTN and Glenfiddich for special whisky tasting

SLTN and William Grant & Sons have joined forces to host an exclusive online whisky tasting next month featuring whiskies from the Glenfiddich Experimental series as well as Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Gran Reserva

Zonal takes to the streets for charity

Employees from hospitality tech firm Zonal took to the streets of Edinburgh yesterday to support the city’s rough sleepers in partnership with charity Only A Pavement Away.

Three days of rum

Rum is going to be a major focus for The Whisky Exchange this summer when the online retailer hosts a three-day virtual rum festival.

Edinburgh bartenders to compete in World Class GB final

Three Edinburgh bartenders are among the eight finalists set to compete in the GB final of Diageo’s World Class cocktail competition.

Operators warned of home delivery tax risk

Lawyers have reiterated the importance of having the correct licences in place in order to sell pre-mixed cocktails for home delivery.

Six by Nico expands online service

Glasgow-based restaurant group Six by Nico has expanded its Home-X e-commerce platform this month with the addition of several new food offers.

Radisson RED to host virtual festival for charity

Scots superstars The Fratellis will take centre stage next week when Glasgow hotel the Radisson RED hosts its second virtual festival.
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Whisky festival planned for October

The organiser of the Stirling Whisky Festival has announced that the tenth annual event will take place at the Stirling Highland Hotel in October.

Raising a dram to International Women’s Day

Island distiller Isle of Raasay Distillery has teamed with Scotland’s National Poet to create a new dram in honour of International Women’s Day.

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