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Voyage of Discovery for determined Dundee licensees

Tommy and Jacqueline Fox weren’t the only licensees to have their plans disrupted in 2020, but that won’t have made the delayed opening of The Barrelman any easier to take. 

Refurbished Dornoch Station Hotel unveils its new restaurant and bar

The Golden Gorse Restaurant and Bar Ross open on August 28, championing seasonality and local suppliers, and giving guests with an authentic taste of the Highlands. 

Nicky Docherty’s Crafty move from Ardnamurchan to Galloway

The Galloway distillery hailed ‘an exciting new era’, allowing founders Graham Taylor and Craig Rankin to expand on six years of ‘pushing the boundaries’ of taste and quality.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society launches subsidiary in Taiwan

SMWS already has similar subsidiary operations in China and Japan, as well as franchise partners in Malaysia and South Korea.  

Virgin Hotels arrives on Clydeside prepared to paint the town red

Now open to the public, the hotel’s interior design is said to ‘pay homage’ to Glasgow’s seafaring history, making maximum use of views out across the river.

Hospitality group focuses on developing and retaining its staff

Signature has launched a junior management programme, senior management programme, junior chef development and senior chef development course. 

Indian restaurant Dhoom supports Dunfermline’s peacock population

With their shared Indian roots, Dunfermline restauranteur Dhaneshwar Prasad has become a leading sponsor of the Fife city’s famous colony of exotic peacocks.

Glasgow night bus reprieve – but night-time economy still needs help

Emergency talks between First Bus, McGill’s, SPT and Glasgow City Council came up with a plan that will see nine of the 11 threatened services operated jointly.

Andrew Fairlie Scholarship seeks out Scotland’s most promising young chef

Last year, Eddie Brown was awarded the scholarship, earning him industry-wide recognition and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build on his culinary education. 

Diageo trials new carbon-cutting biofuel-powered lorries at Leven

The trial, running until the end of October, will assess the performance and reliability of 11 vehicles powered by a fuel made out of vegetable oil and hydrogen (HVO)

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