From the garden to the shore
THE operators behind the Gardener’s Cottage restaurant in Edinburgh have expanded with the launch of a new venue in Leith.
Occupying a former bonded warehouse...
Scottish gin comes home
THE firm behind Darnley’s Gin is celebrating today (June 29) as production of the spirit comes home to Scotland, with the opening of the...
Cocktail carnival coming to capital
BARTENDERS at more than 40 capital bars are set to showcase their mixology skills in the inaugural Edinburgh Cocktail Weekend.
Tigerlily, The Printing Press, Copper...
Cooking up new careers
AYRSHIRE multiple operator Buzzworks Holdings is looking for more than 40 chefs of all levels to join its ranks.
The group is seeking to bolster...
A capital move for whisky team
City set for its first single malt distillery since 1925
THE return of whisky distillation to Edinburgh has come a step closer with the launch...
Edinburgh liqueur full of beans
TWO Edinburgh bar owners and a barista have joined forces to create a new coffee liqueur.
Mike Aikman and Jas Scott – the operators behind...
Champion pub sets bar high
By Jonathan Watt
HOW to get more customers through the door is a question that can keep more than a few licensees up at night.
Plenty...
Beer garden is flying high
EDINBURGH bar The Blackbird has a new-look outdoor space with a dedicated ‘gin hut’ and custom mural.
The eye-catching art, hand-drawn by Kent-based artist Mr...
Aiming for perfection
SCOTTISH bartenders have just under a week to enter an international cocktail competition for tequila brand Patrón.
Entries for this year’s Patrón Perfectionists competition will...
Entrepreneur eyes expansion
Diageo Saltire Fellowship winner has ambitious plans
By Gillian McKenzie
FOR Nick Livingstone, winning the Diageo Learning for Life Saltire Fellowship not only represents an “incredible...



























