A young woman behind a bar serves another young woman a pint of cider.

Heineken UK’s Cider Report provides an in-depth look at the category

Cider has grown by 5% in value across the UK even as volumes have dipped, which the company said was a sign that cider customers are ‘premiumising’.

Ayrshire’s Seamill Hydro makes the most of its stunning sea view

The result of a £750,000 investment in structural renovations and interior design, the refurbishment has introduced floor to ceiling windows.

First tranche of Scottish Pubs Code legislation comes into force

The first section of the code is now in force, with the remaining provisions – governing rent reviews and market rent-only leases – due to go live on 30th June. 
A young man with blonde hair and glasses stands in a kitchen in chef's whites

Jack ‘O’ Bryan’s Jack Coghill takes Scottish Excellence Young Chef award

Having been Highly Commended in the same category last year, the 25-year-old has now achieved his ambition of winning the title outright.

Thompson Brothers launch crowdfunder for a new distillery in Dornoch

The project aims to ‘redefine the future of whisky production’ while boosting the local economy and advancing sustainable industry practices.

Alexander Wines brings the sunshine to its Glasgow trade tasting

A combination of producer-hosted tables and free-pour areas allowed the healthy turnout of hospitality operators to take their time over their wine sampling.
A team of people from Sky Sports stand in front of an advertising billboard.

Sky Sports teeing up for Golf Majors coverage

The team from Sky Sports were on hand at wholesale depots in Glasgow and Edinburgh last week to promote the broadcaster’s coverage of the upcoming Golf Majors tournaments.
Four hospitality professionals stand in their workwear in a kitchen

New hires as Crieff Hydro invests £5 million in dining revamp

Przemek Kaminski has arrived as Crieff Hydro's new general manager and Ryan Whitcut as its new executive chef.
A young bearded man makes an extravagant looking drink behind a gold bar

Edinburgh’s floating hotel crew secure HIT Scotland scholarships

Permanently berthed in Edinburgh’s Port of Leith, Fingal is Scotland's only five-star luxury floating hotel.
A group of smartly dressed men and women stand on stage to receive an award

Ayrshire’s Buzzworks wins top UK-wide award for best managed pub company

MD Kenny Blair said: “Being crowned winners against such stiff competition from across the UK is a monumental moment for us."

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