Ambassador Hotel opens in Inverness following £6 million investment

Black Sheep Hotels Group has refurbished the former Strathness House Hotel with a new Indian restaurant and a library bar

Highland hotels unite to back ‘Help Out Hospitality’ campaign 

The national campaign hopes to bolster the industry by mustering special deals to lessen the usual post-festive drop in business

Edinburgh Uni’s refurbished Abacus restaurant opens

A new layout and booth seating has added flexible options for diners, including a revamped private dining area for up to 10

Molson Coors weighs into the stout wars with Caffrey’s Black

Caffrey’s Black Stout has been launched at 3.4% ABV, below the 4.2% of Guinness and its challenger, Heineken UK’s Murphy’s at 4.0%

Hospitality giant Mitchells & Butlers reveals strong festive trading

The hospitality group – which includes the All Bar One and Toby Carvery brands – saw sales up by 7.7% over the three-week period

Duck & Waffle prepares for a modern take on Burns Night indulgence

St James Quarter restaurant promises ‘playful' versions of classic Scottish dishes and dram-worthy moments celebrating the Bard

Rabbie Burns brings a wee ray of light to cold, dark January

Whether through straight drams, food pairings or cocktails, events celebrating Scotland's Bard have scope to grow whisky sales

Industry greets Scottish budget with disappointment

ScotGov avoided outright condemnation by including 15% business rates relief for some hospitality businesses

SimpsInns sets opening date for its new Ayrshire coast hotel spa

Following a £3million development, the hospitality group is to open Si! Spa at The Waterside on Tuesday 17th February

Restored Annandale Distillery pays tribute to Burns and Bruce

The original distillery ceased production in 1918 – until new owners professor David Thomson and Teresa Church arrived in 2007

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