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Inverness’ Glen Mohr Hotel wins worldwide sustainable hospitality accolade

As well as developing the first Water Source Energy solution Centre of its kind in 2021, the Glen Mohr business has developed an ambitious Climate Action Plan.

Glasgow’s Clayton Hotel has a night at the races in support of Hospitality Health

The event, attended by over 100 guests, was held in the hotel’s grand ballroom, which is situated in the original Clyde St Custom House building, which dates back to 1840.

Freddy’s team opens country-themed Edinburgh pop-up bar Westside Rodeo

Inspired by the popularity of Encore Bars’ country nights at Freddy’s, Westside Rodeo will, temporarily at least, dedicate an entire venue to the ‘charm and excitement of country music’.

In-Drinks Glasgow 2025 will be an opportunity for buyers and suppliers to connect

The event, running at SEC Glasgow on Wednesday March 5 and Thursday March 6, 2025, will include 80 exhibition spaces, a conference stage, and the In-Drinks Bartenders Competition.

AA Award for the Number One wines at Edinburgh icon The Balmoral

Nominees for the national award are evaluated based on the quality of their wine lists and their ability to inspire guests to explore diverse and adventurous wine selections.

Hotel restaurant of the year award for Karma Lake of Menteith

Leading the successful kitchen is experienced local chef, Joe Peden, who began his culinary journey at the venue under its previous ownership way back in 2013.

Aberdeen’s cocktail festival announces venue line-up for a week of mixology

The annual festival offers a variety of promotional offers to its wristband holders, including specially curated drinks menus and fixed-price options of £5 or £6 signature cocktails.

The man in charge of Scotland’s top lager bows out after nearly five decades

Tennent’s master brewer Keith Lugton, who is retiring after 47 years, helped develop over 30 beers for the company, in addition to overseeing the production of the ‘Big Red T’ itself, Tennent’s Lager. 

Never mind the continental lagers – here’s the Scottish prizewinners

People may have been temporarily drawn in by the ‘marketing mirage’ of foreign beer – but Innis & Gunn founder Dougal Sharp says the future of premium lager will be homegrown.

Ellie hailed as an emerging talent in Aberdeenshire’s best kitchens

Twenty-two year old pastry chef Ellie Gray, of The Chester Hotel, has scooped the MacRobert Trust Emerging Talent award at the Aberdeen City and Shire Thistle Awards.

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