Absolut brings in ‘changemakers’ to promote diversity
The new participants are Lady Phyll, founder of UK Black Pride; Trina Nicole, founder of the Curve Catwalk community for plus size dancers; and ShayShay, of The Bitten Peach cabaret for the queer Asian community.
Dundee’s Hotel Indigo to get a new bar as part of £1million refurbishment
The refurbishment will also involve the addition of ‘co-working spaces’ to the hotel's lobby, with much-sought-after city centre parking, branded coffee, and pastries available to purchase throughout the day.
Scotland must let hospitality businesses ‘thrive rather than survive’
DESPITE challenging conditions, independent bar and restaurant operator Buzzworks Holdings is pressing on with plans to double the size of its business, and in so doing create 800 new hospitality jobs.
Eden Mill claims a share of Edinburgh’s drinks tourism boom
Located in the Heads & Tales Gin Bar at 1A, Rutland Place, EH1 2AD in the heart of the city’ West End, the venue will offer two interactive mixology experiences, focussed on Eden Mill’s signature gin and whisky brands.
Scottish hospitality group chief reveals plans for new venues across UK
DRG’s announcement comes hard on the heels of the group’s busiest December since 2019, with combined sales across the group’s 17 venues in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Newcastle up 10% on the previous year.
Manorview announces its biggest ever profit share with 471 team members
Under the Heartcount profit share scheme, everyone in the business who has 12+ months service qualifies for a share of 10% of Manorview’s net profits. The total amount being shared this year is £273,560.
Get yourself to Glasgow for a ‘deep dive’ into modern whisky and spirits
This weekend will see the Scottish National Whisky Festival return to Glasgow, occupying the SWG3 events space for two sessions on Saturday 27th January as part of the wider Celtic Connections programme of events.
Chef Gary Townsend to launch his first solo restaurant in Bearsden
For the last six years, Gary has been head chef at Glasgow’s 3 AA Rosette One Devonshire Gardens, prior to which he worked in prestigious establishments including L’Enclume, Restaurant San Bains, Hibiscus and The Kitchin.
Fife’s cutting edge drinks producers gather for artisanal sampling event
Balgove Larder will host producers from the Naughton Cider Company, Daftmill Distillery and Tayport Distillery for a showcase of their craft and process, including tasting notes with each pour.
Scottish adventurer-caterer rows the Atlantic for hospitality charity
Robbie (34), from Gullane, East Lothian, works for contract catering business Genuine Dining, an award-winning company that employs some 750 staff providing corporate catering services
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