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 .
Douglas Wheatley & Allan Rimmer founded Merchant City Brewing Company

Beer merchant is eyeing growth

Glasgow craft brewery Merchant City Brewing Company unveils plans for a venue and expansion.
Manorview Hotels & Leisure Group shares profit with qualifying staff through HeartCount fund

Operator’s heartfelt staff profit share

Manorview Hotels & Leisure Group has shared the fruits of the firm’s labours with its employees.
Luxury hotel Ness Walk opens in Inverness

A luxury walk in Highland capital

The owner of a new hotel in the heart of Inverness has ambitions of establishing the venue as “the epitome of luxurious Scottish living”
The Adamson St Andrews

Adamson puts own stamp on hospitality

Historic St Andrews post office building is home to first class operation

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