Suntory Global Spirits’ Craig Martin inducted as Keeper of the Quaich
Martin has overseen whisky brands including Laphroaig, Bowmore, Teacher’s, Auchentoshan, Ardmore and Glen Garioch
McInally stays at The Thistle following Amber investment
Operating the pub under Amber Taverns’ operator-managed model, McInally will have ‘greater autonomy’ to develop the business
The Lyon brings pies, pints and duelling pianos to George Street
The launch follows a six-month restyling of the basement space at 51a George St, previously occupied by Encore’s Westside Rodeo
Julie Williams Wilson appointed as GM at Crerar’s Fonab Castle
Crerar Hotels has appointed Julie Williams Wilson as the new general manager of Fonab Castle in Pitlochry
Dundee’s Charleston Bar returned to life by veteran operator Marr
The Charleston Bar was closed after damage by Storm Arwen in 2021 – but has been revived with a six-figure refurbishment
Buzzworks moves into Perth with acquisition of The Royal George
"We’re delighted to have the opportunity to welcome such a well-known Perth landmark into the Buzzworks family"
Malocchio’s creator has plans for two empty city centre sites
“There are too many good sites sitting unused in Glasgow for a variety of reasons and I don’t like to see it"
Ottolenghi arrives in Edinburgh with chef Neil Campbell leading
The menu, created by head chef Neil Campbell, reflects the ‘bold flavours and vibrant vegetables’ that are the brand's signature
Industry women roar at first Women in Hospitality with SLTN event
The event brought together women from across the industry to enjoy food, drink, conversation – and four top speakers
Council reform could create more licensing boards across Scotland
Scottish Government proposals to reform local authorities across Scotland could have a massive impact on alcohol licensing
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