Scotland’s sweaty summer sees spritz sales surge
DRG – which operates bars and restaurants across Scotland's cities, including the popular Di Maggio’s, Amarone, and Café Andaluz brands – has reported a sales spike in refreshing serves as the hot weather has persisted.
Customers want to hear more about inclusivity in hospitality
Three in 10 people said that they would be more likely to visit a venue if it promoted its equity, diversity and inclusion policies.
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 tournamentÂ
TEAMS of staff from Edinburgh restaurants gathered on Portobello beach last weekend to serve up volleyballs rather than dishes and drinks.Â
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
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



























