Every Scottish city needs a night time industries champion
Cities across Scotland should have their own representative advising the local authority on the night-time economy.
Operators keep it in the family
The family behind a successful bar and restaurant on Glasgow’s south side has reinforced their commitment to the business with the acquisition of the freehold.
Highland hotels and Uni offer ‘First Steps into Hospitality’
The course will give students the opportunity to interact with a number of Highland businesses, including Mackay’s Hotel, Linds House, Skibo Castle, Glenmorangie House and the Highland Coast Hotels collection.
Transatlantic visitors are choosing Scotland first
As Scotland’s Tourism Industry Conference 2022 in Edinburgh got under way, presenter Jennifer Reoch proposed that the audience play a drinking game, and reach for their hidden hipflasks every time a speaker used the words ‘unprecedented’ and ‘painful’ to describe the current economic circumstances.
Community is at the heart of city bartender group
Members of a growing bartender group in Glasgow worked up a sweat last month at their latest event. HospoHang is a community group founded by Zach Sapato of cocktail bar The Absent Ear and which is open to anyone working in hospitality around Glasgow.
The Black Grape promises fine wines in the capital
A trio of long-time friends will launch a new venue in Edinburgh this month, specialising in small plates and quality wines.
Bradley brings South African-themed BRU to blossoming Thornwood
The launch of BRU comes amid significant regeneration along Dumbarton Road, following a spate of recent openings from nearby GaGa to Eighty Six in Partick.
Christmas staffing crisis hobbles hospitality
Willing workers are missing from front of house and kitchens, with 62% of hospitality businesses expecting to have to cope with a festive shortage of both.
Manorview raises its wages – and freezes its prices
Manorview owns eleven hospitality venues in central Scotland, including local restaurants and bars such as The Lowland at Lynnhurst Hotel in Johnstone, The Commercial in Wishaw, and The Torrance in East Kilbride.Â
Edinburgh’s Vittoria on the Bridge tops Italian awards – again
Situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town on George IV Bridge, the much-loved eatery has been serving up delicious, authentic Italian cuisine since opening in 2007, and become a favourite with both Edinburgh locals and tourists alike.Â
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