Duck & Waffle introduces limited edition tequila cocktails for the summer

Tequila is the taste of the summer up in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter, where Duck & Waffle has just launched a special selection of...

Brutal bicycle odyssey on behalf of the beleaguered British boozer

Comedy duo The Thinking Drinkers are about to get on their bike and visit 60+ licensed establishments in a two-week, 1000-mile pilgrimage around the UK.

The Citizen offers a free pie and pint to Scotland’s snubbed fathers

Trading figures for the Di Maggio’s Restaurant Group suggest that there are 56% more bookings made for Mother’s Day celebrations than Father’s Day.
Romano Perella

Glasgow’s Mediterraneo closed for transformation into ‘something totally new’

Romano Perella, owner of the city’s successful Italian spot Amore, bought Mediterraneo last year with the intention of ‘changing it up’.
Malcolm and Jack Simpson

SimpsInns’ The Gailes crowned as Scotland’s best spa and golf hotel

“We’re extremely proud to once again be recognised as an industry leader and for offering some of the best hotel, spa and golf experiences in Scotland."
The Caledonian Sleeper passes Lunan Bay

Crerar Hotels goes into partnership with Scotland’s overnight sleeper train

Crerar Hotels Group will now be offering discounts to travellers looking to pair an overnight journey on the Caledonian Sleeper with a stay in a luxury suite.

Lomond Leisure Group opens Gael & Grain in Glasgow’s Kelvingrove

Following a full makeover and rebrand, in collaboration with Star Pubs, the former McPhabbs has opened as a 'contemporary Scottish pub and dining experience'

Scottish Parliament barista recognised as an Unsung Hero of the industry

Kirsty Rafferty works for Sodexo UK & Ireland, which has been providing catering and hospitality services at the Scottish Parliament since 1999.
2024 Flavour in Motion winner Elyse Von Ruinn flanked by runners-up Mike Bower and Ashley Haines

Franklin & Sons ‘Flavour in Motion’ competition offers winning bartender £2500

Competitors are invited to recreate the very first cocktail they learned to make – but use the professional techniques and skills they have since developed.

Buzzworks’ new Herringbone restaurant bar opens for business in Barnton

The Barnton Herringbone joins existing Edinburgh city venues in Goldenacre and Abbeyhill, and the original Herringbone in North Berwick.

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