South west bars are good as gold
The teams behind seven licensed premises in south west Scotland have been awarded for their responsible operating.
Stars align in Winchburgh
Residents of a West Lothian village have a local again after the village pub was reopened by new licensees.
Buchan in Monkey move
Jody Buchan, co-owner of Edinburgh cocktail bar Kin, has taken on the role of brand ambassador to Scotland and the north for whisky brand Monkey Shoulder.
Bladnoch opens its doors to the public
Tourism in Dumfries and Galloway has received a shot in the arm with the opening of the new visitor centre at Bladnoch Distillery.Â
Distiller makes history
Isle of Raasay Gin is the first release from The Isle of Raasay Distillery, which was opened in 2018 by co-founders Alasdair Day and Bill Dobbie
The green green grass of home
Glasgow bar manager Kevin Carr has won the first ever cocktail competition for Speyside distillery Glenfarclas .
Signature reels in seafood deal
Scottish seafood is to become a feature for independent multiple operator, Signature Pub Group, after it signed an exclusive supply deal with north east fishery Amity Fish Company
Perfect Imperfection delivers win
Ryan Sneddon of Lucky Liquor and Matt Cusworth of Hoot the Redeemer placed first and second respectively, while last year’s Scottish round winner Sarah Berardi of Draffens in Dundee finished third .
Beer merchant is eyeing growth
Glasgow craft brewery Merchant City Brewing Company unveils plans for a venue and expansion.
Operator’s heartfelt staff profit share
Manorview Hotels & Leisure Group has shared the fruits of the firm’s labours with its employees.
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