Bacardi’s budding barstaff begin building-up before Bartenders Ball baptism!
12 young Scots have been given free bartender training by Bacardi, and will be put to the test at the Glasgow Bartenders Ball next Monday.
Chef Ewan McAllister appointed by SimpsInns to ‘elevate’ its food and drink
Ewan comes to SimpsInns with over 24 years’ experience, most recently as an executive chef at Glasgow's Corinthian Club, and head chef at Seamill Hydro.
Chef Barry Bryson opens his first fish restaurant on Edinburgh’s waterfrontÂ
For those unfamiliar with the east coast vernacular, the ‘Barry’ in ‘Barry Fish’ is a play on the locally recognised word for ‘good’.
ScotHot 2025’s Buell Hospitality Advisory Hub will offer free consultations
Buell Hospitality brings together a network of 35 service companies in a ‘one-stop-shop’ offer to make life simpler and cheaper for busy operators.
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.

























