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Islay native Jordan Paisley has been named as the new manager of the Lagavulin distillery on Islay.

Glasgow venues The Gannet and The Absent Ear will team up next month for two special events to raise money for refugee charity Refuweegee.

Licensees looking to upgrade their outdoor areas can apply for a range of furniture and materials from drinks giant Diageo in the latest stage of the company’s Raising the Bar initiative.

Bartenders across Scotland are being encouraged to make their way to Glasgow for the third annual Glenfarclas 105 Cocktail Competition.

Confirmation that the legal requirement to wear face coverings in most indoor public spaces will become guidance from 18th April has been welcomed by the hospitality industry.

Shelve plans for a tourist tax, help promote hospitality careers in schools and colleges, and streamline the planning process to support business growth – those are among the key ‘asks’ of trade group UK Hospitality Scotland ahead of the Scottish local elections on 5th May.

Mackays Hotel in Wick is on the market after 67 years under the same family ownership.

Professionally-made cocktails for home delivery became a popular option for many bars throughout the pandemic, but the team behind Whitebox Drinks took the concept a step further.

Perthshire hotel Monachyle Mhor will be shining a light on top quality Scottish produce next month with a special Champagne and oyster event.

Buzzworks Holdings, the independent Scottish hospitality group, is hosting an Easter raffle to raise money for the British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal.