Cairngorm Mountain Rescue gets a wee heart-starter from Tomintoul
One of the busiest mountain rescue teams in Britain, CMRT's 40 trained volunteers give their time freely to help injured or lost persons in and around the Cairngorm Mountains.
Cash strapped hospitality businesses beg the Exchequer for VAT rate cut
A survey conducted for UKHospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association, British Institute of Innkeeping and Hospitality Ulster found that a quarter of UK venues have no cash reserves.
Nico Simeone prepares to open his first cocktail bar ‘Somewhere’ on Byres Rd
The chef’s plan for the concept bar is to offer a creative six-course cocktail experience served alongside a new themed food pairing, both of which will rotate every six weeks.
Scottish Gin needs Geographical Indication scheme protection
STRICT rules over the geographical origin of Scotch Whisky have long underpinned its global reputation, and protected its producers – but Scotland’s burgeoning gin industry enjoys no such protections, leaving it vulnerable to imitation.
Bartending BAFTAs gather Glasgow’s best for praise and partying
HEADLINE winners at this annual awards bash – now in its third year - were Redmond’s of Dennistoun, declared best pub; Jack’s Bar @ Dakota Hotel which was named as best bar; and Tabac, which fielded the best bar team.
Crerar Hotels bolsters its marketing team in preparation for growth
CRERAR'S three new team members will be working with the award-winning group's marketing director, Alison MacLeod, who has been there since 2021, steering it through repositioning and multi-million-pound refurbishments and upgrades.
Attack of the clones! Blumenthal highlights threat of identity fraud
FRAUDSTERS are regularly using the names and reputations of legitimate restaurant businesses to register fake companies, set up bank accounts and apply for finance – and the authorities’ response to the problem is painfully slow.
‘Excellent coup’ as Buzzworks brings in Brian Maule to finesse its food
MAULE, who ran one of Scotland’s most famous fine dining restaurants, Glasgow's Chardon d’Or, for 22 years, has signed up for a six-month stint to pass on his knowledge and experience to staff across Buzzworks’ 19 venue kitchens.
The Physician aims to bring big city cocktail style to St Andrews
The Physician's owner Julie Wijkstrom gained her experience working in ‘genre-defining’ cocktail bars and award-winning fine dining establishments around the world – experience which she now intends to use to ‘raise the bar’ in St Andrews.
In-Drinks 2024 to host bartender competition with Hoxton and UKBG
To enter, bartenders should submit their signature serve, using at least one of the liquids in the Hoxton Spirits range, alongside a photo and the story behind its creation. Winners will receive £1000 and a tailor-made HIT Scotland scholarship.
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