Williams Bros. Brewing Co. declared Scottish Brewery of the Year
Founded in 1988, the firm is located in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, in the old George Younger’s bottling hall in Kelliebank, the last bastion of brewing in a town which was once regarded as ‘Scotland’s Beer Capital’.
Rail strikes will take billions out of the Christmas economy
“Further strikes during the busiest time of the year for hospitality will be devastating, just as everyone was anticipating an uninterrupted Christmas period for the first time in three years," said UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls
Chef helps keep his island safe as volunteer firefighter
Chef Graham Griffiths now carries a pager, as he is on call to perform firefighting, rescue and other activities to resolve incidents on his Scottish island home
Scotts Yacht Haven reopens after significant investmentÂ
As a result of the recent investment, Scotts Largs will be offering opportunities for locals of varying skill levels and experience to join the award winning Buzzworks team, recently named in the ‘Best Companies to Work For’ list.Â
Walkers offers Christmas cash competition for publicans
SNACK-MAKER Walkers has launched a competition giving pub and bar owners the chance to win cash prizes in the run up to Christmas.
Glasgow bartender achieves perfection with Patrón
A Glasgow bartender will be jetting to Jalisco next March after winning the UK leg of the Patrón Perfectionists competition.
ScotGov consults on stringent new alcohol promotion restrictions
SCOTGOV has issued a public consultation on new proposals to restrict the advertising and promotion of alcohol – earning a swift rebuke from the licensed trade, which is already reeling from multiple economic blows.
Marine Troon chef makes it to the final of Masterchef: The Professionals
In his debut heat, screened this week, Sagar Massey successfully cooked against three other chefs to secure a spot in the Quarter Final, eliciting compliments for his calm under pressure and firm grasp of fine dining technique.
Ukrainian refugees graduate to careers in Scottish hospitality
Among the graduates is Hanna Korneiko, a Ukrainian refugee who came to Scotland in August 2022: “Back home in Ukraine, I had an established career and a business with my husband, which we ran together. When the war began, my husband and I decided that my son and I should leave the country and so I found myself in Scotland, starting from the very beginning..."
The Record Factory is top Scottish sports bar, two years running
FOOTBALL fans looking for the perfect pub to settle into during the imminent World Cup need look no further than Glasgow’s Record Factory, which has just been declared Scotland’s Best Venue to Watch the Match.



























