Caterer Robbie Laidlaw to row the Atlantic for Hospitality Action

Robbie, from Gullane, East Lothian, works for London-based catering business Genuine Dining, and will row alongside his boss Chris Mitchell

Halloween season brings forth haunting tales from a Highland hotel

Dunkeld House Hotel, former home of the Duke of Atholl on a site overlooking the River Tay, has chosen this week to highlight its haunted credentials.

Gordon & MacPhail’s HR manager receives youth workforce award

Moira Stickle leads a team within the company which focuses on supporting young people, consisting of employees from a range of departments

Uile-bheist is an added attraction to rejuvenated Inverness

The city's hospitality businesses are looking forward to a brighter future, with increases in both visitor numbers, and the length of their stays.

Buzzworks in-house training centre gets accreditation from SQA

The centre will be led by the company’s learning manager, Holli Gordon, supported by chef trainer, Neil Clark, and bar trainer, Gavin Goslan

Triple whammy of Brexit, Covid and costs accelerates venue closures

Britain’s total number of licensed premises has fallen by nearly a third over the last two decades, according to new figures from trade body UKHospitality.

Chef Modou serves up his life story as a dining experience

It has been an interesting life, from growing up in Senegal to landing in Glasgow with only £200 in his wallet, to owning a popular fine dining venue. 

Coffee Festival backs Scotland’s first Barista Scholarship Programme

The scholarship will give one deserving scholar an insight into the whole industry, from the art of making coffee to working within a roastery.

Freddy’s – a new party parlour for Edinburgh’s Frederick Street

Freddy’s anticipates growing demand for ‘experienced-based’ venues in Scotland showcasing the capital’s vibrant music scene.

Proof of age scheme Challenge 25 celebrates its 12th birthday

The Scottish Beer & Pub Association scheme heralded a major change in venues’ efforts to check that customers are old enough to purchase alcohol.

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