Nico

Nico Simeone’s fire-led dining concept Lennox opens in Edinburgh

Following launches in Manchester and Glasgow, the Edinburgh West End restaurant is the third opening for the Lennox brand
Duncan McKay

Dunkeld House Hotel takes on Duncan McKay as its executive chef

McKay has over 20 years’ experience, working for Manorview, Trump Turnberry, Buzzworks and Bannatyne Hotels

JA Mar Hall signals ‘bold new era’ with three senior appointments

The appointments will accelerate the transformation of the five-star resort’s food, beverage and guest experience

Leith venues adapt to badly-timed suspension of tram service

“Our thinking was simple – if it’s harder to get into town, let’s give people every reason to stay local and enjoy what’s on their doorstep"
Drinks Trust

Industry leaders hit the road in support of six-day ultramarathon

Drinks Trust chair Neil Barker is undertaking the running challenge to mark the charity's 140th anniversary
Car park

Legal advice on turning a pub car park into an open-air venue

Delivering a community or music event outdoors in Scotland requires careful planning and a reasonably long lead in time
beer awards

Huge haul of Scottish beer awards for Loch Lomond Brewery

The brewer took home 12 Gold medals and was Overall Champion of the Cask Beer Competition for its Bravehop beer
Mixologist

From a nervous Vesper to taking the Mixologist of the Year title

It was a twist on a Vesper Martini that first reassured Arianne Smith that she was pretty good at making cocktails
Coll

A rare opportunity to buy one of Scotland’s best island hotels

Award-winning Hebridean ‘destination hotel’, The Coll Hotel, is on the market as its owners look towards retirement
Burnham

Hospitality has reason to hope — but Burnham must now deliver

Supporting a VAT reduction is not the same as delivering one – the Treasury will demand a funding plan

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