Brutal bicycle odyssey on behalf of the beleaguered British boozer

Comedy duo The Thinking Drinkers are about to get on their bike and visit 60+ licensed establishments in a two-week, 1000-mile pilgrimage around the UK.

The Citizen offers a free pie and pint to Scotland’s snubbed fathers

Trading figures for the Di Maggio’s Restaurant Group suggest that there are 56% more bookings made for Mother’s Day celebrations than Father’s Day.
Romano Perella

Glasgow’s Mediterraneo closed for transformation into ‘something totally new’

Romano Perella, owner of the city’s successful Italian spot Amore, bought Mediterraneo last year with the intention of ‘changing it up’.

Meatopia promises a fire-fuelled feast of Scotch beef, lamb and pork

Taking place at SWG3 from 6th to 8th June, the festival will transform the venue into a ‘smoky haven of world-class open flame cookery, drinks, and live music’.
Malcolm and Jack Simpson

SimpsInns’ The Gailes crowned as Scotland’s best spa and golf hotel

“We’re extremely proud to once again be recognised as an industry leader and for offering some of the best hotel, spa and golf experiences in Scotland."

Bruntsfield family restaurant Leftfield reopens after refurbishment

Restaurateur Rachel Chisholm and chef Phil White believe they have retained Leftfield’s ‘warm, welcoming atmosphere and neighbourhood feel’

RAD Hotels prepares to tell some ’Tales’ at Brig o’Doon House Hotel

While a wraparound extension was being built, the hotel hosted a series of taste sessions in its ballroom to help influence the final dining experience.

Are these 10 bartenders the future of the country’s cocktail scene?

Drinks giant Diageo has announced the top 10 finalists who will compete for the Diageo World Class GB mixology title at the competition's grand final this June.
The Caledonian Sleeper passes Lunan Bay

Crerar Hotels goes into partnership with Scotland’s overnight sleeper train

Crerar Hotels Group will now be offering discounts to travellers looking to pair an overnight journey on the Caledonian Sleeper with a stay in a luxury suite.

Fettercairn takes the ‘Garden of Scotland’ to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The Fettercairn Wilderness Retreat has been imagined as the balcony of a busy city professional, decorated to remind them of trips to the Cairngorms

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