Heriot Watt Professor takes the helm of the Scottish Beer Awards
The Scottish Beer Awards annually welcomes over 300 Scottish beers into a blind tasting event judged by 35 experts from across the industry.
Duck & Waffle introduces limited edition tequila cocktails for the summer
Tequila is the taste of the summer up in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter, where Duck & Waffle has just launched a special selection of...
Lucien Laviscount brings his modern charisma as Schweppes’ new ambassador
As connoisseurs of carbonisation since 1793, Schweppes has history aplenty – but is partnering with Laviscount to bring ‘modernity and attitude’ to the brand.
Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers appoints new managing director
Niel Hendriksz joined MSWD in 2018 after a successful career with Moët Hennessy and Edrington through their distribution networks.
Brutal bicycle odyssey on behalf of the beleaguered British boozer
Comedy duo The Thinking Drinkers are about to get on their bike and visit 60+ licensed establishments in a two-week, 1000-mile pilgrimage around the UK.
The Citizen offers a free pie and pint to Scotland’s snubbed fathers
Trading figures for the Di Maggio’s Restaurant Group suggest that there are 56% more bookings made for Mother’s Day celebrations than Father’s Day.
Glasgow’s Mediterraneo closed for transformation into ‘something totally new’
Romano Perella, owner of the city’s successful Italian spot Amore, bought Mediterraneo last year with the intention of ‘changing it up’.
Meatopia promises a fire-fuelled feast of Scotch beef, lamb and pork
Taking place at SWG3 from 6th to 8th June, the festival will transform the venue into a ‘smoky haven of world-class open flame cookery, drinks, and live music’.
SimpsInns’ The Gailes crowned as Scotland’s best spa and golf hotel
“We’re extremely proud to once again be recognised as an industry leader and for offering some of the best hotel, spa and golf experiences in Scotland."
Bruntsfield family restaurant Leftfield reopens after refurbishment
Restaurateur Rachel Chisholm and chef Phil White believe they have retained Leftfield’s ‘warm, welcoming atmosphere and neighbourhood feel’
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