A young woman holds up an iced drink in front of a hospitality venue

Cocktail Week comes to Dunfermline with 24 local businesses onboard

The event follows the success of wristband-access Cocktail Week initiatives in St Andrews, Inverness, Dundee, Stirling and Perth.
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Crieff Hydro unveils the results of its £5million dining investment

The aim is to be ‘one of the most exciting dining destinations in Scotland’, meeting the needs of new generations, whilst retaining its loyal family market.

Star Pubs provides help for operators dealing with ‘mental health crisis’

The interactive certified courses, along with a digital workbook, will help operators spot any of their staff suffering from stress, anxiety, and depression.
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Ruma adjusts course as it navigates the world of rum and cocktails

One year into its bold mission to host Scotland’s largest collection of rum, Edinburgh cocktail bar Ruma has revealed plans to broaden its offer.
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Fetch your sunglasses and sandals – Rose Street Garden is reopening

With its floral backdrops, buzzing atmosphere, and creative drinks, it's described as ‘the perfect urban escape for locals and tourists alike’.
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Johnny Morrison invites you up to VEGA to taste Chairman’s Reserve Spice Lab no.2

Johnny, along with Dylon John of Saint Lucia, and Leonardo Tamayo of the USA, co-created the rum with master blender Deny Duplesis.
A vigorous game of Gaelic rules football

Gaelic games offer an alternative to UK pubs seeking streamed sport

Hospitality audio-visual firm Startle has entered into a new partnership with GAA+, the official streaming service for The Gaelic Athletic Association.
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Scottish Rum Festival returns to Glasgow’s SWG3 for its 5th anniversary

This showcase of Scotland’s ‘dynamic and fast-growing’ rum scene will once again take place at SWG in the cty’s West End.

Game, set and match to Meldrum House’s marketing team

Ahead of this year’s Wimbledon, the Aberdeenshire venue will host a one-off event featuring Judy Murray OBE.
Pub customers say 'cheers' by raising their glasses of beer and cider

Sales up in Scottish bars and pubs, with customers still spending

World beers, premium ciders and low and no-alcohol products are said to be among the big success stories – as well as stout.

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
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Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson