First release from Laing family’s Ardnahoe Distillery on Islay
Six decades after Stewart Laing first learned how to make whisky on Islay, he has realised a lifelong dream with the launch of ‘Inaugural Release’.
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival enjoys record breaking 25th year
Ticket sales are up by over 20% on last year, with the Festival drawing thousands of visitors to over 700 events being held across 51 distilleries.
Spanish gastronomic showcase comes to Edinburgh this month
Foods and Wines from Spain and Alimentos de España will be presenting a new trade event –Taste Spain Edinburgh – on Monday 20th May at The Balmoral Hotel.
Highland Coast Hotels offers ‘one-stop-shop’ NC 500 booking
A choice of 7, 10 and 14-day bespoke itineraries allows travellers to explore the coastal route from Inverness going right round the top of the country
‘Every single penny’ of tips must be shared fairly between staff
A Bill making it unlawful for businesses to hold back tips from their employees has received Royal Assent, and will come into force on October 1st.
Dalgleish takes Amuse out onto the road with Bespoke Catering
The new venture will offer tailored catering services for a range of events, from corporate gatherings, to wedding celebrations, or private dinner parties.
A new ’boutique retreat’ for East Lothian’s booming golf coast
Northern Irish private investment company, Wirefox, has revealed that the former Ducks Inn in Aberlady, East Lothian, will reopen this summer as The Leddie.
Simpsinns take top Ayrshire honours with the Waterside Hotel
Since opening its doors in 2013, The Waterside has established itself as one of the region’s leading leisure and wedding venues, with an idyllic sea-front location.
A vote of confidence in the future of Glasgow hospitality
Hospitality in Glasgow has a bright future, according to Derick Martin, chief executive of events management company Camm & Hooper, the new owner of Platform.
Suntory drops the Beam and rebrands as Suntory Global Spirits
The name change is said to reflect the company’s evolution into a ‘truly global leader across categories in spirits and Ready-To-Drink cocktails’.
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