Greene King Pub Partners launches its Hive & Nest Pub franchises in Scotland
Both the Hive Pubs and Nest Pubs franchise concepts will be rolled out in Scotland under the umbrella of Belhaven Pub Partners.
ScotHot trade show returns to the SEC in Glasgow on February 26th and 27th
After ScotHot’s record-breaking 2023 show, it returns this year with more than 250 exhibitors promoting food and drink, technology, and equipment.
Biffa approved to sue Scottish Government for lost investment and earnings
The DRS was originally scheduled to go live in 2023. However, after being refused an exemption to the UK’s Internal Market Act, ScotGov was forced to delay the scheme.
Will Glasgow now follow Edinburgh down the path towards a visitor levy?
GCC has already undertaken a pre-consultation with organisations including industry and trade unions, with a full public consultation to follow in the near future.Â
Six Nations Tournament promises long days, big rounds and national loyalties
Operators and brands are optimistic that the human tide filling pubs and bars to enjoy these high profile rugby matches will ‘lift all boats’.
Pub chain raises record £3.9million for Macmillan Cancer Support
This new one-year fundraising record follows Greene King's 12-year partnership with the charity cumulatively topping the £20 million mark last October.
Loch Lomond Group gets the green light for a new distillery in Luss
But CEO Matthews warns that 'ill-conceived tax hikes, broken promises of support, and unfair regulations' are creating obstacles for distilling in Scotland.
Suntory Global Spirits takes charge of Laphroaig, Bowmore, Jim Beam and much more
This change was first flagged up in March 2024, when Edrington UK and Beam Suntory announced that they were to end their ‘25 years of successful partnership’.
Bath St’s Tiki Bar adds digital darts to Glasgow’s ‘oasis of escapism’
Officially opening this coming Thursday (Feb 6), The Tiki Bar & Darts Den will offer 100 free games of darts to the first 100 customers through the door.
Duck & Waffle asks its Edinburgh diners – are you feeling lucky?
From Monday February 3rd until Sunday February 9th, guests dining between 9am and 4pm will be invited to roll a pair of red dice at the end of their meal.
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