New chief in the north
MACDONALD Hotels & Resorts has appointed Simon Farr to oversee its portfolio in the north of Scotland.
Farr, whose hospitality career spans more than 30...
Chef heads to St Andrews
MICHELIN-starred chef Tony Borthwick has joined Macdonald Rusacks Hotel in St Andrews as executive head chef.
Borthwick, who gained a Michelin star in 2001 at...
Green light for Arran distillery
ISLE of Arran Distillers has been granted planning permission to build a second distillery on the island.
The new production facility, which was given the...
Firms at the fore of Fringe
EDINBURGH’S Fringe Festival is the place to be this month, with several drinks firms aiming to keep a high profile for their brands at...
Celebrating the summer
ROCK Rose producer Dunnet Bay Distillery has launched its second seasonal gin.
The Summer Edition release is said to contain the same base botanicals as...
Chardon d’Or still shining 15 years on
Evolution ensures Brian Maule’s restaurant stays at top of its game
By Gillian McKenzie
WHEN SLTN catches up with Brian Maule, he’s not long back from...
Time freeze for craft beer
INNIS & Gunn has sealed a bottle of its latest limited edition beer in a time capsule that is to be opened in 100...
Expanding the craft beer clan
A JOINT brewing venture between The Craft Beer Clan of Scotland and craft brewer Williams Brothers of Alloa has led to the release of...
Seismic season gets underway
THE Premier League returned with a bang on August 13th with broadcasters BT Sport and Sky debuting new show formats and presenters, which they...
Whisky pub is in good spirits
Passion, atmosphere and range impress SLTN judges
By Matthew Lynas
WHEN Paul McDonagh took on the Bon Accord in Glasgow 15 years ago, there were five...
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