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RAD Hotels prepares to tell some ’Tales’ at Brig o’Doon House Hotel

While a wraparound extension was being built, the hotel hosted a series of taste sessions in its ballroom to help influence the final dining experience.

Are these 10 bartenders the future of the country’s cocktail scene?

Drinks giant Diageo has announced the top 10 finalists who will compete for the Diageo World Class GB mixology title at the competition's grand final this June.
The Caledonian Sleeper passes Lunan Bay

Crerar Hotels goes into partnership with Scotland’s overnight sleeper train

Crerar Hotels Group will now be offering discounts to travellers looking to pair an overnight journey on the Caledonian Sleeper with a stay in a luxury suite.

Fettercairn takes the ‘Garden of Scotland’ to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The Fettercairn Wilderness Retreat has been imagined as the balcony of a busy city professional, decorated to remind them of trips to the Cairngorms
A man and a woman in slogan hoodies stand on a golf course bridge

Buck’s Bar’s sixth Scottish site to tee off in St. Andrews following private deal

Acting for Phil and Annie Wishart of Ziggy's, Cornerstone Business Agents said it was ‘delighted' to have sealed the deal with Buck’s Bar.

Lomond Leisure Group opens Gael & Grain in Glasgow’s Kelvingrove

Following a full makeover and rebrand, in collaboration with Star Pubs, the former McPhabbs has opened as a 'contemporary Scottish pub and dining experience'

Flame on as Yakitori Shack opens up a permanent spot in Finnieston

The kitchen uses high-temperature binchotan charcoal imported from Japan, that some consider the best in the world for the way it smokes and sears.

Scottish Parliament barista recognised as an Unsung Hero of the industry

Kirsty Rafferty works for Sodexo UK & Ireland, which has been providing catering and hospitality services at the Scottish Parliament since 1999.
2024 Flavour in Motion winner Elyse Von Ruinn flanked by runners-up Mike Bower and Ashley Haines

Franklin & Sons ‘Flavour in Motion’ competition offers winning bartender £2500

Competitors are invited to recreate the very first cocktail they learned to make – but use the professional techniques and skills they have since developed.

Dalgleish evolves Amuse to offer a ‘more relaxed and flexible’ experience

The Aberdeen restaurant has unveiled its new bar area, where guests can enjoy 'the quality and atmosphere' of Amuse in a more informal way.

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