It’s all about drink versatility and low waste at The Social

Scotsman Group Bar Manager Kenny Brownlee likes things that keep his customers happy & make his staff's life easier. Like London Essence’s Freshly Infused dispense system.

Capital ‘love letter to bartenders’ back for its 2nd year

The awards are promising ‘a more transparent and robust judging format’ to give both the public and the Edinburgh trade a say in who takes home the titles.

Signature’s ‘Rosé Trail’ will paint Edinburgh pink this summer

The Huxley on Rutland St, Copper Blossom on George St and McLarens on the Corner in Morningside are showcasing some of the world's best rosé wine.
Stephen Leckie, Jim Fairlie, and Richard Lochhead.

Business Minister hails Crieff Hydro’s £5m investment

In one of the largest single investments ever made by Scotland’s oldest registered trading company, six new bar and restaurant spaces have been created.

Glasgow’s Clydeside Distillery unveils its own whisky bar

The ‘elegant and relaxed’ bar is the result of a refurbishment of the distillery’s café, which is now offering an extensive selection of signature drams.

Darker spirits are a perennial favourite whatever the weather

While the trade hopes for more summer weather, there’s no avoiding the fact that shorter days – and changes in drinking behaviour – are on their way.

The Hoxton aims to create a new Haymarket hotspot

The new hotel, from international lifestyle hospitality group Ennismore, is described as being ‘design-driven and community-focused’.

Under pressure hospitality staff need support more than ever

Founder of Hospitality Health charity, Gordon McIntyre MBE, is encouraging more licensed trade businesses to sign the Wellness Charter.

Glenfiddich sponsors Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The deal will see the Speyside single malt poured at bars and hospitality suites throughout the event, which runs between 1st and 23rd August this year.
Isle of Arran Distillers managing director Euan Mitchell

Isle of Arran Distillers marks its 30th anniversary at Lochranza

"We don’t want our bottles sitting gathering dust on shelves. It’s there to be opened, it’s there to be sampled, it’s there to be enjoyed with friends."

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