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AG Barr excels at Scottish food and drink wholesale sector’s annual awards

Scotland's most innovative and resilient wholesalers – and their staff – have been recognised at the annual Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards.
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Official handover of Seaton House ahead of its grand opening in March

First built in 1864, the 42-bedroom hotel sits in a prime golf tourism position alongside the world famous Old Course at St Andrews Golf Club.
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Seamless seeks to open a new chapter for UK hospitality technology

The platform claims to combine 'years of industry insight' with a commitment to making technology more accessible and flexible for independent operators.
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A ‘great leader and passionate ambassador’ takes the helm at Molson Coors

Simon Kerry has been appointed as the new managing director of Molson Coors Beverage Company’s Western Europe division, effective from February 24.
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Well organised and maintained equipment and spaces can make all the difference

Behind the bar – the area(s) the customer doesn’t see, but which play such a crucial role in the experience of every visit to a venue.
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History made as Isle of Tiree Distillery releases its first single malt whisky

The distillery, founded in 2019 by Alain Campbell and Ian Smith, is one of the smaller facilities in Scotland, producing just 2000 litres of pure alcohol a year.
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Accelerating cost of a night out will keep even more customers at home

Some operators have reduced staff or cut trading hours; some have varied their licences to maximise trading; others have thrown in the towel.
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El Perro Negro founder Nick Watkins is bringing Birds to Shawlands

Building on El Perro Negro’s successful ethos of ‘quality, simplicity, and bold flavour’, Birds will bring the same attention to detail to the world of fried chicken.
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As the Social Hub’s ‘full’ sign goes up, is Glasgow city centre recovering?

With hybrid work venues prospering, the assertion is that, contrary to rumours of its death, the city centre is in fact alive and well – just doing things differently.
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Sebb’s, Absent Ear, Kelvingrove Cafe, Gaga and more top Glasgow Bar Awards

Over 350 members of the licensed trade gathered at Saint Luke’s & The Winged Ox to celebrate the best in the business with the 2025 Glasgow Bar Awards.

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