Claire Warner departs Diageo after ‘hugely impactful’ tenure
Since joining the drinks giant, Warner has been instrumental in championing advocacy and community within the industry
Benbecula Distillery’s £1.5 million British Business Bank boost
The funding will enable the new distillery to scale up production, support its whisky maturation process and expand its headcount.
Eden Mill opens its new St Andrews distillery and visitor centre
The multi-million-pound site is powered by renewable energy, combining modern sustainability with Scottish distilling tradition.
Dundee Cocktail Week returns for a fourth year of liquid bargains
Customers at this year’s event, held in partnership with Diageo and Stagecoach, can buy participating bars’ cocktails from £5 to £7
Sodexo celebrates 600 colleagues reaching long service milestones
Three of the individuals honoured had reached the impressive milestone of having been part of the catering giant for half a century
Bar Leone in Hong Kong tops 2025’s World’s 50 Best Bars list
Crucially for Scotland, Edinburgh’s own Panda & Sons was once again included on the prestigious list, at a very respectable Number 34.
Crolla family creates fund to support local community projects
Vittoria Hospitality began in 1970 with the opening of Vittoria on the Walk in Leith by ‘Nonno’ Alberto Crolla and his wife Dina.
Surgeons Quarter delivers a strong Fringe despite sector pressure
One key initiative was the trial of a reusable cup policy, as a step toward reducing waste ahead of a proposed disposable cup tax.
Star Pubs campaign tempts new licensees from outwith the industry
The Heineken-owned pubco noted that, since 2022, 55% of applicants for a Star Pub have been people from outside the licensed trade.
Dunblane Hydro refurbishment begins as Apex Hotels takes charge
Apex believes that Dunblane Hydro is well placed in Central Scotland to serve as a key leisure and conference destination.
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