Signature Group launches Edinburgh’s first ‘Margarita Mile’
The Basement; The Boozy Cow; Badger & Co; Copper Blossom; and The Huxley, will offer a menu of margarita-inspired cocktails
HIT the Bard is an historic experience for Ayrshire students
Industry charity HIT Scotland’s ‘HIT the Bard’ Burns supper, held at the Alloway's Brig o’Doon House Hotel, raised more than £18,000
Dog-dedicated festival Barklove returns to SWG3 this July
Whether attending with a furry companion or not, Barklove is described as the ultimate day out for dog lovers– and it is licensed
Glasgow Licensing Board extends pub hours for World Cup 2026
Glasgow clubs, pubs and other on‑sales venues can remain open and trading for up to 30 minutes after each match’s final whistle
Scottish pub rates relief gets boosted to 40% for next three years
Eligible premises liable for the basic and intermediate property rates will get relief of 40% for the next three years
Scottish Election hustings confirmed as trade gears up for May vote
Two hustings events will give bar owners and staff a chance to hear from a range of Scottish Parliamentary candidates
HIT Scotland’s 212 scholarships for hospitality workers
HIT scholarships give early-career and mid-level professionals in a variety of roles a ‘springboard’ to add skills and experience
Women-led brewing companies will gather for Dundee festival
Canvas Dundee is to host the first annual Cailleach Festival showcasing the work of Scottish women in beverage, food and art
Government uses and abuses pubs ‘like a convenient cash machine’
“What we’re aiming for isn't revolutionary – get pints below £4, make pub food affordable, make pubs full, thriving places again”
Michelin Guide honours Scoop Group cocktail guru Ally Shaw
Shaw, head of drinks at Scoop Restaurant Group, received the Exceptional Cocktails Award for his work at Glasgow venue Sebb’s
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