JP McKeown joins Buzzworks as group prepares for expansion
McKeown joins from the Stonegate Group, where he was responsible for a £160 million portfolio of 150 pubs.
MacGregor’s goes west with a new foothold in Oban tourist hotspot
The award-winning Inverness traditional music pub has purchased the trading business of the Whisky Vaults Hotel in Oban.Â
Capital fun at the Edinburgh Bartenders’ Ball and Bar Awards
The awards were voted on by the public and Edinburgh’s bar community to recognise the best of the city’s world-class drinks scene.
Mental health charity to benefit from grassroots music event
The night involves six independent Glasgow venues — Stereo, Mono, The Old Hairdresser’s, The Flying Duck, The Glad Café & The 78.
Highland Coast Hotels introduces new ‘Doggie Digs’ breaks
The company is highlighting that dogs are welcome at its seven venues around the North Coast 500 and North Highlands.
Kildrummy Inn secures the Thistle Best Hotel Experience double
Under husband-and-wife team David and Sophie Littlewood, the inn is said to blend ‘Aberdeenshire tradition with modern luxury’.
James Thomson awarded prestigious AA Lifetime Achievement Award
Born and educated in Edinburgh, James owns two of the city’s most iconic establishments – The Witchery and Prestonfield House.Â
Glasgow Cocktail Fortnight features 75 of the city’s best bars
An annual event since 2018, this year sees the festival grow from one week up to a fortnight, with backing from leading brands.
McKenna calls time on The Gannet – but flags new chapter for site
The Finnieston restaurant earned three AA Rosettes, and attracted SLTN’s Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year Award on two occasions.
Restored and revived Ubiquitous Chip is ‘ready for the future’
The Ashton Lane venue has a reimagined and extended layout, fresh décor, plus a new kitchen able to expand its culinary offer.
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