The County Hotel and Discovery Group directors Steven Winton and Jamie MacKinnon.

Star Pubs and Discovery Group bringing The Law to North Berwick

The two companies are undertaking a joint £850,000 refurbishment of the County Hotel, which will become the Discovery Group’s sixteenth venue.

Canvas promises Dundee a new space for creativity and craft beer

The multi-use venue, housed in the historic Blackness Ironworks in the city’s west end, is also the home of 71 Brewing.

Finnieston fine diners asked to place their Trust in Chef Modou Diagne

In return for having faith in his repertoire, diners will get whatever five course menu he chooses to serve for just £30pp.

Dayle Nicoll appointed general manager of Crerar’s Balmoral Arms

Nicoll takes the reins at the property, in the royal town of Ballater, with fifteen years’ experience in the industry.

Natalie Tennent joins The Whisky Exchange as its new managing director

After 30 years at wine and spirits merchant, Berry Bros. & Rudd, Tennent comes with a wealth of expertise in commercial, finance and operations roles.

Dunns Food and Drinks boss Jim takes on Tanzania charity bike ride

Chairman Jim Rowan is going to cycle 380km in the African sun this July in aid of two local Scottish charities close to the company’s heart.

Hospitality Health hits the Wellness target for Flight Club Edinburgh

The charity encourages employers to acquire the tools and skills needed to properly recognise and understand stress amongst their workforce.
A young man sits smiling in front of a bar

Buzzworks management buyout sees Kenny Blair take overall control 

“This deal gives us the momentum to move further, faster – investing in people, places and new formats in more towns and suburbs across the country."

Gravity Beer Festival returns in partnership with Edinburgh’s Summerhall Arts

This September’s event will have 14 of the UK’s best craft breweries onsite with ‘exceptional beers, experimental brews, and festival-only pours’. 
Jennifer Macdonald-Nethercott with Turas Hotels director Richard Drummon

New appointments at growing Highland hotels and distillery group

Turas Hotels, which recently purchased Aviemore’s Cairngorm Hotel, has had a ‘complete leadership refinement’ as it targets further growth in Scotland.

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