Home Office eyes next summer’s international football feel-good factor
If any of the home nations teams reach the later stages of the Euro 2024 tournament, the UK Home Office has proposed that licensed premises be allowed to open later for the semi-finals and final.
Grand opening as Sandman Hotel Group expands into Glasgow
The new, multimillion-pound property at the west side of the city centre is said to be ‘ideally situated for both business and leisure travellers seeking a 4* hotel experience’.
Three Thistles selling ‘magnificent seven’ portfolio of pubs
Up for sale: Glasgow's Dram!, The Clockwork Beer Co and The West Side Tavern; Edinburgh's The Steading; Lasswade's The Laird and Dog; Paisley's Telfords; and Balloch's The Dog House.
Bruntsfield’s Fin & Grape gets a wine bar for its third birthday
Fin & Grape opened its doors in the peak of the pandemic in 2020, and became famous for the queue of foodies waiting to get their hands on one of its now famous BBQ Lobster Rolls.
Manorview launches its first community hub in Coatbridge
The Hub is described as a huge milestone for Manorview’s registered charity, the Manorview Foundation, and an important part of the group’ mission to ‘make life better through hospitality’.
Inverarity Morton unveils ‘Rarity’ bottle shop brand at Bonnie & Wild
Rarity will benefit from Inverarity Morton’s access to niche and rare products, representing drinks producers from across the country and making full use of Bonnie & Wild’s events spaces.
Traditional Irish treat of oysters and Guinness in the heart of Leith
Starting on Thursday November 30, the Malone family’s latest venue is to host a series of Oysters & Guinness Nights on its mezzanine level, in partnership with The Oysterman.
Festive whisky images fight ‘white, old man elitist energy’
As part of its effort to promote inclusivity in the world of whisky, non-profit organisation the OurWhisky Foundation has released the second series in its free-to-use image library.
All-star chef panel selects two 2023 Andrew Fairlie Scholarship winners
Darren Seggie, 35, lecturer of culinary arts at City of Glasgow College, and Rachel Bremner, 34, commis pastry chef at The Balmoral, were the chefs who most impressed the judges.
HIT Scotland’s annual lunch raises £69,000 to support scholarships
The sell-out event at The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh, attracted 450 industry professionals from across Scotland, including Hotelier of the Year, Conor O’Leary.
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