Kerr’s cultivating new courses
Established Glasgow chef Jim Kerr has taken up the role of head chef at The Botany on the city’s Maryhill Road .
Ploughing funds into a new look
The owners of Peterculter pub The Ploughman recently reopened its bar following a five-figure refurbishment .
Dundee bartender shows rebellious streak with cocktail win
DUNDEE mixologist Kealan Lafferty is set to represent Scotland in the UK final of Rebel Yell’s Bourbon Battle after winning the competition’s Glasgow semi-final.
Saying hello to single malt
The people and places of Jura take centre stage in a new advertising campaign for the island’s single malt
Breathing space for boards on renewals
LICENSING boards are to be granted extra time to process renewals for personal licences expiring on August 31 – providing licensees have lodged a renewal application with their board by May 31.
Grand plans for Alva brewery
New beers and brand refresh as business aims for growth .
Speyside hotel’s spirit still shining
Whisky remains at heart of The Craigellachie’s DNA 125 years on .
Local pubs with heart
Beer and spirits are central to operators’ outlets .
Divine inspiration behind city bars
Operator pays tribute to Amsterdam following church conversion .
Hotel’s pound plan to protect river
A historic hotel near the River Dee is helping to safeguard the river for future generations
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