Dubai-based owners will ‘transform and reposition’ The Bruntsfield Hotel
This ‘distinguished boutique property’ is the second acquisition in Scotland by Dutco within the space of a year, following its purchase of Mar Hall near Bishopton.
The Ben recruits ‘superchefs’ Dean Banks and Graeme Cheevers as ambassadors
Demand for The Ben's financial support is said to be ‘soaring’, with more applications received in seven months of this year than in the entire previous financial year.
Rising visitor numbers deliver £187m tourism boost for Moray Speyside
As the area’s total number of visitors topped 877,000 for the first time, credit is being given to a national marketing campaign led by Visit Moray Speyside.
Stills arrive at Ardgowan Distillery ready for production to begin
The purpose-built stills stand at 6.4 metres (wash still) and 5.4 metres (spirit still), and are expected to be fired for the first time early in the new year.
In its first foray into East Lothian, Buzzworks opens a Lido in Musselburgh
In what is claimed to be a first for Musselburgh, the restaurant will feature a state-of-the-art, wood-fired pizza oven, offering ‘authentic Neapolitan-style’ pizzas.
Perthshire fine dining sanctuary Eolas launches supper club for 2025
The two AA Rosette 'elevated dining' restaurant has set out to showcase Perthshire’s finest local, seasonal ingredients and innovative flavours.
MUST-STOCKS: 2024 was a tremendous year for beer – particularly stout!
In the most recent figures sent to us by on-trade specialist CGA, stout sales had grown from £74 million in 2023 to over £102m in 2024.
Killiecrankie House team join the ranks of the Court of Master Sommeliers
Since 1969, more people from this planet have journeyed into space than have earned the rarefied title of Master Sommelier.
Chefs can put their skills to the test at Scottish Culinary Championships
Entries are now open for the championships, which will be held at Glasgow’s SEC on February 26 and 27 next year, as part of the ScotHot trade show.
You shall go to the Bartenders Ball – and cheer on the 2025 Glasgow...
Nominations are officially open, inviting the public and the industry to vote for the bars, pubs, and hospitality heroes that make Glasgow great.
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