Suntory Ambassador James Bowker

When east meets west

James Bowker gives his thoughts on Japanese spirits and what Scottish bartenders could learn from their Japanese counterparts.
Local Angus Food & Drink

Summer fun in north east

North Hop & the National Trust for Scotland team up to deliver summer events to showcase the north east’s food and drink as well as its castles & estates.
Tennent’s apprentice Jay Fraser

Brewing up the next generation

A new modern apprenticeship in brewing has received the backing of major industry employers, including Tennent’s and Diageo.
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Monkey Shoulder set to mix it up in Scottish bar tour

Over 60 bars in Glasgow and Edinburgh are set for some monkeying around next week as Monkey Shoulder holds a series of in-bar events
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Don’t allow age checks to lapse

New figures underline importance of a robust ID policy .
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New MD in Manorview reshuffle

Manorview Hotels & Leisure Group has appointed a new managing director as part of a wider restructure of its management team .
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‘No-shows’ are hurting eateries

Restaurants feeling the impact of a growing problem .
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High five for Perle Hotels

 Glencoe House Hotel is latest addition to group’s Highland portfolio .
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The gateway to Scottish tourism

There is an opportunity for Edinburgh to not only grow its own tourism revenues, but help increase tourism in other parts of Scotland .
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A bonnie guide to great venues

The latest AA Guide lists a hundred outlets across Scotland .

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
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Neil Morrison
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