From Barbados to Islay, the world’s rums gather at Edinburgh’s Ruma
The brand-new independent bar will open on Friday 29th March with over 100 bottles of the spirit on offer, reckoned to be the largest rum selection in Scotland.
Port Ellen revival promises a ‘trailblazing new light’ for Scotch Whisky
One of the so-called ‘ghost’ distilleries that closed more than 40 years ago, the rebirth of Port Ellen is the final stage of an £185 million investment by Diageo.
The Mercat Grill entices dog-owner demographic with ‘Barkfast’
The monthly events coincide with Saturday morning dog-walking, when a flat fee of £7.50 gets customers a tea or coffee, a hot filled roll, and a treat for their dog.
Sonas group adds Oban’s Knipoch House Hotel to its boutique collection
The 26-bedroom hotel marks the fourth property for the collection, which is now both its largest hotel and its first outside of the Isle of Skye.
Greene King achieves 100% pass rate in Best Bar None accreditation
Best Bar None is already recognised for identifying well-run licensed premises - but the multi-site accreditation scheme is a new venture for the body
Marcello Ventisei appointed ‘cluster’ GM for IHG’s Glasgow properties
Marcello brings a wealth of industry experience having held key roles at hotels and resorts across the UK since beginning his career at the Grand Hotel in Brighton
Trump Turnberry makes record breaking donation to Scottish charities
The resort’s charity body, the Turnberry Titans, raised a total of £129,586 in 2023 for three charities through various fundraising initiatives
New leadership for the ‘people’ side of Crerar’s award winning operation
Crerar’s new People team is also recruiting for a Talent Acquisition Executive with ‘a passion for hospitality and experience in recruiting talent’
Diageo trainee engineer Iona triumphs at Scottish Apprenticeship Awards
Iona is hoping her path through Scottish Apprenticeships will inspire other young women to get into a career in science, technology, engineering or maths.
Radisson Red reveals £15million Rotunda restoration and revamp
The newly-published plan will divide the building into two distinct spaces – ‘The Roundhouse’ on the ground floor and ‘The Rotunda’, on the upper floors.
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