Ed Murray (left) and Dale Mailley are the owners of both venues.

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...

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