Gordon McIntyre takes the reins at Hospitality Apprentice Scotland

"The goal is clear – to establish hospitality not just as a job, but as a professional, respected and rewarding career path": Gordon McIntyre

Diageo adds itself to the line-up at Live Nation UK music events

The deal makes Diageo the Official Spirits Partner of 16 major music festivals, including Glasgow’s TRNSMT, and both the Glasgow and Edinburgh Summer Sessions.

Tony Singh promotes Scottish food and drink at Sizzle in the City

Singh cooked alongside Thundercat head chef Kern Douglas and Buck’s Bar executive chef Yvonne Noon at the event, organised by PR agency Frame.

Get a year-of-beer for a hole-in-one at The Genesis Scottish Open

Innis & Gunn is the tournament’s Official Beer Partner, expecting to serve over 30,000 pints throughout the week at The Renaissance Club, North Berwick.

First cask filled with new make spirit at Ardgowan Distillery

Following eight years of development, planning and construction, Ardgowan is the first new distillery to open in Inverclyde for over a century.

Eilidh’s game app makes money for drinks brands and venues alike

Tavora is a digital platform that gives pub and bar customers the chance to win prizes by playing a game tied to their purchases in the venue.

Stouts and non-alcs are among the beer styles now growing sales

“Beer might be the UK’s favourite alcoholic drink, but the way people use pubs and consume beer is constantly evolving": Serena Smith, Heineken UK

Dorchadas Rum – from darkness to light in the East Neuk of Fife

Combining flavours from the Caribbean and Scotland's east coast to create something special is what the East Neuk Spirits Co is all about. 

Tennent’s launches campaign to help lager fans ‘brave the summer’

Point-of-sale kits at venues across Scotland will give pub customers the chance to win various prizes that include a weekly cash prize of £1885.

Panda Highland Games welcomes bartenders from around the world

The event, organised by Iain McPherson and his team, topped a four-day gathering of bartenders from as far afield as Argentina, Mexico, Singapore and Ghana. 

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