New whisky range selected for the Scottish capital
The first wave of this new branded collection comprises three top drams from distilleries in Speyside, Islay and the Highlands, with the Speyside matured for seven years, and both the Highland and Islay whiskies matured for nine years, before bottling in Leith.
Producers prepare for first ever British Cider Week
Cider makers up and down the country will be taking part, from micro-businesses to household names, with events organised from the cider heartlands of the West Country and the apple gardens of Kent, to cutting edge urban cider works.
East coast eateries Heron and Timberyard awarded new Michelin Stars
Heron chef owners  Sam Yorke and Tomás Gormley (aged 25 and 28, respectively) claim to be the youngest Scottish chefs to have won a Michelin Star
Glasgow’s new outdoor area fee plan is a ‘nightmare’
Fees for using Glasgow's pavements and other public spaces for outdoor seating have changed from a flat fee of £515 for city centre businesses and £275 for those outside the city centre, to charging operators in line with the area used... starting at £60 per square metre
Amber Beverage UK has its sights set squarely on the Scottish on-trade
The British arm of the business, Amber Beverage UK, now has its sights set squarely on the Scottish on-trade as it looks to grow the presence of its fully-owned and third party brands in Scotland’s pubs, bars and restaurants.Â
On Skye, Café Cuil seeks to build on a successful first season
Café Cuil was founded by Skye native Clare Coghill, who at just 30 years old is a trailblazing chef, entrepreneur and owner of one of the only female-run eateries on the island.
Tackling the big trade topics at ScotHot
STAFF retention, rising costs and government legislation were among the hot topics discussed at SLTN’s panel during last month’s ScotHot show.Â
Buck’s Bar finds its first Edinburgh venue
The former Navadhanya restaurant is located just off Lothian Road, close to both the Lyceum and Traverse theatres and the city’s financial district as well as established operators including Innis & Gunn, BrewDog and Nandos.Â
Seven-strong Crerar Hotels group joins Blantyre and Fairtree portfolio
Crerar’s properties include the Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa in Inveraray, Golf View in Nairn, Oban Bay Hotel in Oban, the Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa on Mull and Thainstone House in Inverurie.
Homeless charity benefits from Hidden Lane’s ‘Hardwired’ lager
The full amount of every single sale will go to Homeless Project Scotland, which has been battling to feed more and more people every week, while campaigning to secure a building for improved safety for those they look after.



























