Stirling MP leads Westminster debate on hospitality sector support
“Both the UK and Scottish Governments, along with local authorities, must wake up and realise the calamity facing the sector - the beer and pub sector alone accounts for 936,000 jobs and £26 billion to the economy."
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival prepares to celebrate its 25th year
Now promoted as one of the world’s largest whisky festivals, 2024’s Spirit of Speyside will involve more than 650 events held at 85 venues, including many of the 51 whisky distilleries spread across the region
Hybrid hospitality concept ‘The Social Hub’ to make UK debut in Glasgow
Combining a four-star hotel, extended stay and student rooms, work and event spaces, bar, restaurant, shop and community kitchen, the venue opens in the Merchant City this April, creating 80 local jobs.
Absolut brings in ‘changemakers’ to promote diversity
The new participants are Lady Phyll, founder of UK Black Pride; Trina Nicole, founder of the Curve Catwalk community for plus size dancers; and ShayShay, of The Bitten Peach cabaret for the queer Asian community.
Dundee’s Hotel Indigo to get a new bar as part of £1million refurbishment
The refurbishment will also involve the addition of ‘co-working spaces’ to the hotel's lobby, with much-sought-after city centre parking, branded coffee, and pastries available to purchase throughout the day.
Scotland must let hospitality businesses ‘thrive rather than survive’
DESPITE challenging conditions, independent bar and restaurant operator Buzzworks Holdings is pressing on with plans to double the size of its business, and in so doing create 800 new hospitality jobs.
Eden Mill claims a share of Edinburgh’s drinks tourism boom
Located in the Heads & Tales Gin Bar at 1A, Rutland Place, EH1 2AD in the heart of the city’ West End, the venue will offer two interactive mixology experiences, focussed on Eden Mill’s signature gin and whisky brands.
Scottish hospitality group chief reveals plans for new venues across UK
DRG’s announcement comes hard on the heels of the group’s busiest December since 2019, with combined sales across the group’s 17 venues in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Newcastle up 10% on the previous year.
Manorview announces its biggest ever profit share with 471 team members
Under the Heartcount profit share scheme, everyone in the business who has 12+ months service qualifies for a share of 10% of Manorview’s net profits. The total amount being shared this year is £273,560.
Get yourself to Glasgow for a ‘deep dive’ into modern whisky and spirits
This weekend will see the Scottish National Whisky Festival return to Glasgow, occupying the SWG3 events space for two sessions on Saturday 27th January as part of the wider Celtic Connections programme of events.
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