Chefs begin excellent adventure
Archerfield has welcomed the first group of chef apprentices to take part in its new Young Chefs Certificate of Excellence scheme.
Brewery owner swoops on The Griffin
The owner of Isle of Skye Brewing Company will make his first move into the licensed trade this week when he reopens Glasgow pub The Griffin.
Capital bartender’s Naked ambition
Edinburgh bartender Sean Cavanagh of Panda & Sons has scooped the UK title in a global cocktail competition for Naked Malt
Action on energy now essential
Hospitality groups and the wider business community have urged Westminster politicians to urgently introduce an energy price cap for businesses as the industry continues to struggle with rising costs.Â
New look for The Birnam at Gleneagles
Gleneagles has refreshed and reopened its casual dining restaurant, The Birnam, with a new look and a new menu.
Stewart to mark 60 years at The Balvenie
David Stewart, master blender and malt master at The Balvenie, will mark a major milestone next week as he celebrates his 60th anniversary in the industry.
New tourism group opens for applications
Business owners and operators will have the chance to join a new tourism and hospitality ‘leadership group’ as it looks for ways to drive the Scotland Outlook 2030 tourism strategy.
Hoot and Absent Ear bartenders are Mexico-bound
Bartenders from Edinburgh and Glasgow have won an all-expenses-paid trip to Mexico after taking the top prize in a cocktail competition from Love Drinks.
Fairlie scholarship open for entries
Aspiring chefs working across Scotland are being invited to apply for this year’s Andrew Fairlie Scholarship
Pubs and bars should benefit from street seating changes
Trade groups The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA), UK Hospitality Scotland and the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) have jointly called on the Scottish Government to ensure any easing of outdoor seating rules also covers bars and pubs.
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Niall Hassard
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