A computer impression of how The Blackbird in Edinburgh will look after its refurb

A fresh face for The Blackbird ahead of the Festival

Capital cocktail bar, The Blackbird, is preparing for this year’s Fringe with a significant six-figure makeover as well as new menus.

Boar’s Head named Scotland’s top restaurant with rooms

SLTN Award-winning venue The Boar’s Head in Auchtermuchty has been named the best restaurant with rooms in Scotland by the AA.
Donald MacLeod inside The Garage in Glasgow

End of an era in Glasgow as The Garage goes on the market

It's the end of an era in Glasgow's licensed trade as veteran club owner Donald MacLeod MBE puts The Garage nightclub up for sale after more than three decades.
The front of the Douglas Hotel in Arran, in the evening light.

Buzzworks takes to the isles with Arran acquisition

Buzzworks Holdings is set to grow the accommodation side of its business with the acquisition of The Douglas Hotel on Arran.
BrewDog

BrewDog’s new owner brings a raft of US craft brands to its bars

Though initially available only through BrewDog, the company has said it plans to roll the products out to the wider trade
RAD Hotel Group

RAD Hotel Group acquires Troon’s five-star Lochgreen House Hotel

Lochgreen is the family-run group's first five-star property, strengthening its position in Scotland's luxury hospitality and wedding market
Scotland

Scotland’s World Cup games provided a welcome on-trade boost

Scotland may not have got past the World Cup's group stage – but their involvement was still a triumph for bar and pub operators

William Grant’s Barker takes on six ultra marathons in six days

Marking The Drinks Trust's 140th anniversary, Barker is taking on the SIXTREME challenge, covering over 170 miles across Scotland
SimpsInns

SimpsInns celebrates 30 years of award-winning success

“Looking back at where we started and seeing where we are today, we’re incredibly proud of how far we’ve come"

Top Glasgow’s chefs raise more than £3000 for Hospitality Health

The event involved Glaschu's Conner Magee, Swadish's Ajay Kumar, Elements' Gary Townsend, and Unalome's Graeme Cheevers

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