A new core for island distiller

As is standard for Arran’s whiskies, both Kilmory and Corriecravie have been bottled without chill filtration or added colouring. 

Sustainability is the key ingredient in this cocktail competition

Ten finalists will be selected to compete in the local final, with those winners progressing to the next stage. The global final of the competition will be held in Nicaragua. 

Belhaven’s new design is just the Best

The new-look fonts will be introduced from this month, sporting a new colour scheme and a design which aims to reinforce the history of brewing at Belhaven’s Dunbar brewery, featuring its iconic malting chimneys.

Hey Palu: Italian style in the Scottish capital

WHEN husband and wife Alex and Rachel Palumbo decided to open an amaro bar in Edinburgh’s Old Town in late 2019, they couldn’t have known how turbulent their first couple of years in business would be. 

Producers both large and small are embracing solar power

SOLAR power has been the talk of the drinks industry in recent weeks, with drinks giant Diageo and Edinburgh craft brewer Stewart Brewing both unveiling significant investment in the green energy.

Rejuvenated Edinburgh pub is declared a ‘Community Hero’  

IN recognition of its hard work on behalf of local causes, The Waverley Inn on Edinburgh's Southhouse Broadway has been given a Community Hero Award.

La Vita helps make magical memories!

Restaurant group La Vita has been praised for raising over £40,000 for the charity When You Wish Upon a Star in Scotland, in support of its mission to grant wishes for children aged 4-16 who live with life threatening illnesses.

Staropramen appoints Orlando Bloom as brand ambassador

Bringing the popular actor onboard is intended to build upon the Prague brand’s more than 9% value sales growth in the UK on-trade over the last year.

Dean Banks restaurants offer cost-of-living crisis discount deals

Just like every other chef and restaurant owner, Scottish restauranteur Dean Banks is facing a struggle to survive in the business with huge increases in utility bills, food costs and everything else.

Easter Bank Holiday brings a bookings boom

Consumers defied the cost-of-living crisis with a 14% increase in Easter Bank Holiday hospitality bookings compared with 2022.

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