The Gate Glasgow

The Gate swings open in Glasgow

Scottish drinks veteran Andy Gemmell has put his industry knowledge to good use after opening a pub in the east end of Glasgow.
Elephant Sessions at Belhaven Brewery

Three hundred years in the making

Belhaven will be celebrated next month as part of a 300th ‘birthday bash’ for the Dunbar-based brewer.
Townhead Hotel owners with Best Bar None gold award

South west bars are good as gold

The teams behind seven licensed premises in south west Scotland have been awarded for their responsible operating.
Tally Ho bar Winchburgh

Stars align in Winchburgh

Residents of a West Lothian village have a local again after the village pub was reopened by new licensees.
Jody Buchan Kin Monkey Shoulder ambassador

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.
Kirknobury Bladnoch Distillery

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. 
Bottles of Rassay Gin on barrels

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
kevin-carr-cocktail-competition-winner

The green green grass of home

Glasgow bar manager Kevin Carr has won the first ever cocktail competition for Speyside distillery Glenfarclas .
Ross Ingleson & Jimmy Buchan of Signature Pub Group & Amity Fish Company

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
Edinburgh-bartenders-compete-patrón-perfectionists-cocktail-competition

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 .

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
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ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
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