Leith’s floating Fingal voted into TripAdvisor’s Top 10 small hotels

Launched in 2019, the former Northern Lighthouse Board tender was refurbished as a hotel by the award-winning team at The Royal Yacht Britannia, which is berthed nearby.

Nick Nairn’s Bridge of Allan restaurant rises from the ashes

Nairn’s will occupy the Henderson St site that was formerly Nick's, before a serious kitchen fire in 2021 devastated the property.

Scottish Rum Festival goes live and in-person for the first time

Supported by Scotland Food & Drink and commercial law firm Burness Paull, the festival will mark the start of Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight and Scottish Rum Week.

Low Emission Zone threatens to decimate Glasgow’s taxi fleet

The Scottish Licensed Trade Association has warned that Glasgow’s pubs and bars face 'another hammer blow' if yet more taxis are taken off the road.

Overseas chefs should be given immigration fast-track into the UK

Trade body UKHospitality has urged the Migration Advisory Committee to amend the Shortage Occupation List in recognition of the sector's pressing need for trained staff.

Hospitality staff compete in charity beach volleyball tournament 

TEAMS of staff from Edinburgh restaurants gathered on Portobello beach last weekend to serve up volleyballs rather than dishes and drinks. 

Scotch Whisky Experience prepares for ‘immersive’ tour launch this summer

Considered one of Edinburgh’s five-star attractions, the Experience has hosted a global audience of some 8.5 million visitors over the last 35 years
Shattered green beer bottle by bullet isolated on white background.

Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme delayed until at least October 2025

Scottish Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater has told the Holyrood Parliament that she has ‘no other option’ but to delay Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme until at least October 2025

Giovanna Eusebi honoured by Italy for ‘excellence’ in business

The honour Cavaliere – equivalent in status to a Knighthood – is presented to Italian entrepreneurs and professionals who have shown over 20 years of excellence in industry, agriculture, commerce or crafts.

Molson Coors hires former Suntory marketing boss

At Suntory, Hannah Norbury was instrumental in driving transformational sustainability initiatives and a gender equality campaign – Football is Football – during the Women’s Euros in 2022.

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