Barr-Britvic doubt
AG Barr and Britvic remain confident their proposed merger will not lessen competition in the soft drinks market – despite the deal being referred...
Vaccine passport scheme could be expanded
The Scottish Government is considering extending its COVID passport scheme to wider hospitality settings, deputy first minister John Swinney has said.
Bartenders asked to do the twist
TIA Maria has launched a new online cocktail competition.
The Twist Your Espresso Martini contest invites bartenders to create a new version of the Tia...
Talent development programme open
People from across Scotland’s hospitality and tourism industries have until 16th January to apply for a place on a fully-funded training initiative which aims to develop talent across the sectors.
Highland hoteliers open watering hole
Am Fuaran said to be first public bar in village for 20 years
By Gillian McKenzie
THE owners of an Inverness-shire hotel have launched a new...
Jason Manford to host SLTN Awards 2022
Comedian, presenter and actor Jason Manford has been unveiled as the host of this year’s SLTN Awards.
Restaurant in prize running
La Bonne Auberge has made a shortlist of six businesses nominated for the title of Glasgow’s Favourite Business.
Restaurant owner Maurice Taylor said winning...
Chef helps keep his island safe as volunteer firefighter
Chef Graham Griffiths now carries a pager, as he is on call to perform firefighting, rescue and other activities to resolve incidents on his Scottish island home
Private dining by royal appointment
A NEW private dining experience on board The Royal Yacht Britannia has been launched.
Designed to showcase the luxury of the yacht, which served as...
Alcohol duty freeze extended until August 2023
In a statement to the House of Commons, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury James Cartlidge said that the new plan would ‘provide certainty and reassure pubs, distilleries, and breweries as they face the challenging period ahead’.