Plans to revive historic Ferintosh distillery submitted to Highland Council
Morris Dalgetty is seeking approval for a plan that would see the Ferintosh name resurrected at Mulchaich Farm on the Black Isle.
Crossbasket Castle appoints Panos Dimou as Trocadero’s head mixologist
The High Blantyre venue has just undergone a £20million transformation aimed at setting a ‘new benchmark for hospitality in Scotland’.
Ullapool’s Dipping Lugger restaurant continues to delight the Michelin Guide
Last year, against stiff competition,The Dipping Lugger was also named Scottish Licensed Trade News Restaurant of the Year (Fine Dining).
Baldry and Keery’s Nàdair named as one of the UK’s best new restaurants
Nádair – which means ‘nature’ in Scots Gaelic – was the only Edinburgh establishment to make the winning list and one of only three in Scotland.
Badachro Distillery’s Puffins poised to become a bigger name in the on-trade
While the flagship Badachro Gin has carved out a niche across the Highlands, Badachro’s Puffin range will be the focus of the Central Belt on-trade push.
ScotGov ‘really keen’ to work with and help Scottish hospitality industry
Mairi Gougeon MSP, whose remit includes food and drink, said she considers Scotland’s hospitality businesses ‘hugely important’ to the wider tourism sector.
Capital beer palace renews Staropramen partnership with a frontage facelift
The deal sees the Coors’ brand continue to dominate the Market Street entrance to Brewhemia with a re-designed and relaunched frontage.
Wee Hotel Company picks up top chef and restaurant of the year accolades
Michael Leathley, head chef of The Wee Hotel Company’s Pierhouse Hotel & Seafood Restaurant at Port Appin, was named Scotland’s ‘Chef of the Year’.
Offering something unusual is now essential for getting customers into bars
Weird drinks and first-class service are the biggest priorities for pub and bar customers in 2025, according to some of Glasgow’s top bartenders.
There’s still a chance for operators to claim Covid insurance cash
A recent Court of Appeal ruling may have opened the doors for licensees and business owners to receive compensation – even if a previous claim was denied.
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