Fourth-generation distiller brings a slice of St Lucia to ‘Rumbarton’

Sylvester Herman, founder of Island Slice, came to Scotland by way of New York, Germany, Iraq and Afghanistan, to produce a range of hand-crafted rums in a small industrial unit in Dumbarton.

Tourism awards hat-trick for The Scotch Whisky Experience on the Royal Mile

SWE chief executive Susan Morrison said: “Each award reinforces our mission to provide an unforgettable experience for every visitor, connecting them with Scotland’s rich whisky heritage."

Paisley plays host to the Coats School of Wizarding and Witchcraft

The converted old church looks like Hogwarts, catching the imagination of local artist Lisa Cunningham, who is staging a series of events for Potter-obsessed parents and kids.

Jim Robertson marks 40 eventful, musical years at The Kempock in Gourock

For the last four decades, Jim is in the bar seven days a week, most of the time single-handed, and despite now being the longest serving publican in Inverclyde, he has no firm plans to retire.

Café Andaluz Stockbridge reaches meatball milestone as it celebrates first birthday

The Edinburgh tapas restaurant has claimed that, in its first year in business, it sold so many spanish meatballs that their total weight matched that of the Edinburgh Academicals Rugby team. 

New Director of Hospitality joins The Royal Yacht Britannia and Fingal Hotel

Originally from Scotland, Ross McLean, 39, brings over 19 years of global hospitality management experience to his new position leading the crew of over 100 staff working across both ships.

Malibu lifeguards highlight the seasonal dangers of drinking and diving

The rum brand has partnered with Royal Life Saving Society UK for the initiative, which has installed a series of lifeguard towers in popular inner-city drinking locations.

Compass Scotland renews training partnership with Chef Stevie McLaughlin

Core to the partnership is a series of three-month internships for Compass Scotland’s most promising apprentices, which lets them work alongside and learn from Stevie and his team.

Dunfermline’s Dhoom wins big at the Scottish Asian Food & Curry Awards

Chef proprietor Dhaneshwar Prasad makes a point of regularly renewing Dhoom’s tasting menu, theming each update on the cuisine of a specific region of India.

Skye’s Edinbane Lodge moves up La Liste’s Top 500 of world’s best restaurants

Run by Chef Patron Calum Montgomery, the restaurant with rooms has gone up the rankings, gaining 3.5 points on last year, to place 19th amongst the UK’s top restaurants.

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