Distilling social media gin recipes

THE firm behind Edinburgh Gin is set to create three new gins based on recipes from social media users. Said to be in celebration of...

Distillery launches cooper’s cask

GLENTURRET Distillery has launched a rare 29 year old single cask malt dedicated to a retired cooper. The Glenturret Jamieson’s Jigger Edition was released to...

A new den in Glasgow

SIGNATURE Pubs has relaunched Glasgow bar The Hope as The Smokin’ Fox after a refurbishment. The new-look bar, one of the former Maclay venues acquired...

Calls for security ‘fitness’ focus

Stewards’ ‘duty of care’ should underpin training BAR and nightclub operators want to see greater enforcement of – and emphasis placed on – the ‘fit...

Life’s a beach for island pub staff

STAFF from two island pubs swapped the west coast of Scotland for Miami Beach earlier this month after winning an employee incentive scheme. Eilidh Darroch...

Ayrshire students triumphant

THREE catering students from Ayrshire are celebrating after beating rival teams from across the UK to be named Country Range Student Chef Challenge champions. The...

Hospitality trade show mixes it up

GLASGOW’S SEC was dedicated to hospitality this month when suppliers, chefs and bartenders descended on the venue for the bi-annual ScotHot trade show. The two-day...

Free movement is vital to hospitality

Industry must have access to EU people and goods post-Brexit By Dave Hunter THE free movement of people and goods is the most important issue for...

Panel tackles trade’s biggest issues

LEGISLATION, taxation and the hospitality industry’s relationship with government were among the topics covered in a panel discussion at this year’s ScotHot trade show. Organised...

Graham & Sibbald acquires Seymour & Co

SCOTTISH chartered surveying firm Graham & Sibbald has acquired independent commercial property firm Seymour & Co. The newly merged company will be formed next Monday...

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