Boutique bowling group ‘with soul’ acquires Platform in Glasgow
Lane7 currently operates 20 sites across the UK and Europe, including long-standing venues in Aberdeen and Edinburgh.
Uno Jang wins 2025 Altos Bartenders’ Bartender award
The bar he leads, Jigger & Pony, has been in the list of The World’s 50 Best Bars since 2019, rising through the ranks to No.5 in 2024.
St. Andrews’ Seaton House joins Small Luxury Hotels of the World
The five-star hotel has been added to the prestigious list at the same time as Valor’s Dunluce Lodge in Northern Ireland
Scotland’s artisan spirits in the spotlight at Stirling festival
The Stirling Gin Festival, happening on 18th November at the Highland Hotel, has a new identity – the Stirling Gin and SpiritsFEST.
Ardbeg opens luxury hotel on Islay, close to historic distillery
The Glenmorangie Company has expanded its presence in the accommodation sector with the opening of a new hotel on Islay.
Diageo extends Learning for Life for at least three more years
Diageo has signed a deal with training company Springboard that will see its Learning for Life programme continue for at least another three years.
Accommodation group eyes expansion into Edinburgh
NUMA Group is expanding its Native Places luxury accommodation brand in Scotland with the opening of two new properties in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Bar Awards unveils shortlist ahead of the big night
The finalists for this year's Edinburgh Bar Awards have been revealed ahead of the event, on 22nd September at Leith's Biscuit Factory.
Longlist of nominees for second Edinburgh Bar Awards revealed
The line-up is described as a ‘showcase of the people and places that make Edinburgh one of the world’s leading drinking destinations’.
New ‘Shuffle’ rewards app set to launch in Edinburgh and Glasgow
The monthly subscription-based service promises its users ‘exclusive, surprise rewards at top restaurants, bars and cafés’
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