Scottish National Whisky Festival returns to Glasgow next week
Festival-goers will be invited to sample literally hundreds of whiskies and guest spirits at SWG3 on Saturday 24th January
Ambassador Hotel opens in Inverness following £6 million investment
Black Sheep Hotels Group has refurbished the former Strathness House Hotel with a new Indian restaurant and a library bar
Highland hotels unite to back ‘Help Out Hospitality’ campaignÂ
The national campaign hopes to bolster the industry by mustering special deals to lessen the usual post-festive drop in business
Edinburgh Uni’s refurbished Abacus restaurant opens
A new layout and booth seating has added flexible options for diners, including a revamped private dining area for up to 10
Hospitality giant Mitchells & Butlers reveals strong festive trading
The hospitality group – which includes the All Bar One and Toby Carvery brands – saw sales up by 7.7% over the three-week period
Industry greets Scottish budget with disappointment
ScotGov avoided outright condemnation by including 15% business rates relief for some hospitality businesses
SimpsInns sets opening date for its new Ayrshire coast hotel spa
Following a £3million development, the hospitality group is to open Si! Spa at The Waterside on Tuesday 17th February
‘Through the roof’ costs erode profitability at The Boar’s Head
Multiple SLTN Award-winner shines a stark light on the challenges faced by Scottish hospitality businesses going into 2026
William Grant’s Greenwood takes Scotch Whisky Association chair
Greenwood will lead the SWA’s Council of 16 member company representatives, shaping the direction of the industry as a whole
Belhaven calls for ScotGov Budget intervention on business rates
Pubs and breweries will suffer steep cost rises unless there is positive action on business rates in tomorrow’s Scottish Budget
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