McGinty takes Tequila crown in world final

Edinburgh bartender triumphs at Patrón Perfectionist global final Edinburgh bartender Mike McGinty has fended off competition from around the world to come out on top...

Trump takes a step back from Scottish resort businesses

President fulfils pledge to resign directorial posts. The 45th President of the United States of America has resigned from his directorial posts at two Scottish...

Telling a tale of bartending

INTERNATIONAL bartending festival Tales of the Cocktail will host its first ever European event in Edinburgh this April. In addition to its flagship festival every...

Four rosettes for Wishart

Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond was the only Scottish restaurant awarded four AA Rosettes in the organisation’s latest round of commendations. The venue, which is...

Good Crieff lends a hand

THE kitchen team at Crieff Hydro has stepped up to the plate in aid of the homeless, donating a bundle of utensils to a...

Bringing unity to Ayr community

A NEW ‘social’ restaurant designed to help tackle food poverty in Ayr smashed its crowd-funding target this month. A goal of £5000 was set by...

Community is the jewel in The Crown

Refurbishment has brought new life to Biggar pub By Jack Walsh SITTING with Gary Watkins, who operates The Crown Inn with his wife Lorraine and their...

Brewing up a storm in Ellon

Brewdog has appointed a ‘brewmaster’ to oversee production at its new sour beer facility, Overworks. Richard Kilcullen was formerly head of sour production at US...

Trade show back and biggest yet

HOSPITALITY trade show ScotHot returns to the Glasgow SECC in March and this year’s event is expected to be bigger than ever before. Operating under...

Chance to take next career step

Trade entrepreneurs urged to apply for ‘once in a lifetime’ fellowship AMBITIOUS entrepreneurs from across Scotland’s licensed trade are being urged to take advantage of...

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