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Scotland’s Hospitality Stars Get Ready to Rock at the Scottish Bar & Pub Awards

Published 2 days ago

Scotland’s favourite pubs, bars, restaurants and hospitality heroes are ready to turn up the volume as the finalists for the Scottish Bar & Pub Awards 2026 are revealed, with the country’s best going head-to-head for the ultimate industry honours.

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Plans for major expansion of one of Scotland’s most famous restaurants move a step forward

Published 1 week ago

Plans for a major expansion of one of Scotland’s most famous restaurants have moved forward on the Isle of Skye.

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Barge at The Shore in Leith could become new restaurant with waterside terrace

Published 1 week ago

A barge moored at The Shore in Leith could be transformed into a new floating bar and restaurant under plans submitted to the City of Edinburgh Council.

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Everything you need to know about Scotland’s only mezcal and tequila festival

Published 1 week ago

Scotland’s only festival dedicated to tequila, mezcal and the wider world of agave spirits will return to Glasgow this month with more than 30 brands confirmed to take part.

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Aberdeen Restaurant Weeks returns with top local chefs

Published 2 weeks ago

Shona Byrne, project manager with Aberdeen Inspired, who oversees Aberdeen Restaurant Week, said she was delighted with the enthusiastic response from every restaurant, café and bar that has signed up.

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Chef Dean Banks opens new restaurant in St Andrews

Published 2 weeks ago

Scottish chef Dean Banks has launched a new restaurant in St Andrews - after spending five weeks carrying out the renovation and rebuild himself.

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New food project from Glasgow’s Five March to open at Brown’s of Leith

Published 2 weeks ago

Asu, the latest culinary project from the team behind Glasgow’s much loved Five March, is set to open at Brown’s of Leith this month. Launching on Friday 24th of July, Asu will bring the vibrant flavours of Asia to The Shore in Edinburgh.

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“A fresh start”: Cafe Gandolfi clarifies change of ownership

Published 3 weeks ago

One of Glasgow’s oldest restaurants, Cafe Gandolfi, will remain open for business. The restaurant and assets have been sold as a going concern by Cafe Gandolfi Limited, currently in compulsory liquidation. A petition to wind up that company was presented to Glasgow Sheriff Court on 13 April by the Advocate General for Scotland on behalf of HM Revenue and Customs.

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Perthshire distillery Aberargie to release new whiskies exploring the influence of barley

Published 3 weeks ago

A Perthshire distillery, is preparing to build on the sell-out success of its inaugural single malt in March with the launch of two new whiskies later this year.

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Unlocking the Cask: Annandale Distillery hosts live coopering showcase

Published 3 weeks ago

The art and science of oak maturation will be on display as Kentucky Master Coopers team up with Annandale’s Cask Custodians on Saturday, 5th September 2026. 

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