Duck & Waffle lands in Edinburgh on February 1st
Located within the St James Quarter, the restaurant promises to merge ‘dynamic interiors, unrivalled hospitality, a buzzy atmosphere, and mouth-watering signature fare’ to create an unforgettable ‘gastro diner’ experience.
New general manager for Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa
Crerar Hotels has appointed experienced hotelier Niall O'Shaughnessy as the new general manager of the recently refurbished Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa.
Recruitment drive at Highland Coast Hotels
Amidst investment and refurbishment of its stable of historic and scenic properties, Highland Coast Hotels is now recruiting for over 50 new hospitality positions for the 2023 season
Diners rank Restaurant Andrew Fairlie as best in the UK
The two-Michelin starred restaurant claimed the number one spot in Harden's Top 100 Best UK Restaurants, which praised its luxurious ingredients prepared with 'impeccable skill and creativity', and attentive staff who are 'knowledgeable in all respects'.
Edinburgh’s Kay’s Bar scoops CAMRA beer quality prize
This coming Thursday, January 19, a presentation will be made to the manager of Kay’s, Simon Fisher, by the CAMRA branch chair, Pat Hanson, in the pub itself.
Siberia Bar bosses want to bring the buzz back to Belmont St
As part of the company's 2023 expansion plans, it has purchased a vacant four-storey unit next door to its current premises at 13 Belmont Street, with the stated aim of bringing more vibrancy to the Belmont Street quarter and the wider city centre.
Business rates ‘disadvantage’ north of the Border
Scottish businesses are in ‘jeopardy’, having not benefitted from any business rates relief since June last year, while English businesses have been supported by relief since the pandemic and will continue to be supported by up to 75% relief on business rates.
Let live music work its magic on your bar’s footfall
According to a new report from research consultancy CGA by NielsenIQ, no less than 78% of consumers said that they are more likely to visit a pub, bar or similar venue if it offers live music.
All smiles as pubs pitch in for comedy festival
Pubs and bars around Glasgow will be in good humour this March when they take part in the Glasgow Comedy Festival.
Williams Bros – the godfathers of Scottish craft beer
There's a good argument that Williams Bros, the Alloa crafter brewer behind Fraoch, Joker IPA and Caesar Augustus among others, has been ahead of the curve since day one.
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