Industry greets Scottish budget with disappointment
ScotGov avoided outright condemnation by including 15% business rates relief for some hospitality businesses
SimpsInns sets opening date for its new Ayrshire coast hotel spa
Following a £3million development, the hospitality group is to open Si! Spa at The Waterside on Tuesday 17th February
Restored Annandale Distillery pays tribute to Burns and Bruce
The original distillery ceased production in 1918 – until new owners professor David Thomson and Teresa Church arrived in 2007
‘Through the roof’ costs erode profitability at The Boar’s Head
Multiple SLTN Award-winner shines a stark light on the challenges faced by Scottish hospitality businesses going into 2026
William Grant’s Greenwood takes Scotch Whisky Association chair
Greenwood will lead the SWA’s Council of 16 member company representatives, shaping the direction of the industry as a whole
Maclean Brothers go up Ben Lomond for a gig and an Innis & Gunn
The Macleans lugged their accordion, bagpipes and guitar up to the summit to promote the Celtic Connections festival
Crofter’s Kitchen gets planning permission for permanent premises
Founded by Grant and Heather Mercer, Crofter’s Kitchen has built a reputation as a must-visit food stop on the North Coast 500 tourist rout
Chance cider takes on Gareth Bath as ‘co-pilot and strategic director’
Produced by Aston Manor, the zero-alcohol cider is pouring across the Prezzo restaurant chain, and is stocked in 700+ bars nationwide
Belhaven calls for ScotGov Budget intervention on business rates
Pubs and breweries will suffer steep cost rises unless there is positive action on business rates in tomorrow’s Scottish Budget
Sodexo Live! aims to elevate feeding time at Edinburgh Zoo
Following competitive tendering, Sodexo’s Heritage Portfolio brand has won the contract to lead the zoo’s F&B operations
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