Gordon Davidson

One year into its bold mission to host Scotland’s largest collection of rum, Edinburgh cocktail bar Ruma has revealed plans to broaden its offer.

Built in the 18th century, in the countryside between Cupar and St Andrews, The Peat Inn has a 250-year history of hospitality, having previously served as a coaching inn, hotel and pub.

The result of a £750,000 investment in structural renovations and interior design, the refurbishment has introduced floor to ceiling windows

Built around bartenders named within the Top 100 finalists of Diageo World Class 2025, the festival aims to ‘elevate cocktail culture nationwide’

MD Kenny Blair said: “Being crowned winners of the ‘Best Managed Pub Company’ category against such stiff competition from across the UK is a monumental moment for us."

Only two weeks after being closed down, seemingly for good, the popular bar is being re-opened by Adrian Gomes, Stephen McNab and Martin Farmer.

Sonas is the ‘passion project’ of couple Anne Gracie-Gunn and Ken Gunn, and began in 2003 with the opening of Toravaig House on the Isle of Skye.

Last year, against stiff competition,The Dipping Lugger was also named SLTN Restaurant of the Year (Fine Dining).

Mairi Gougeon MSP, whose remit includes food and drink, said she considers Scotland’s hospitality businesses ‘hugely important’ to the wider tourism sector. 

"We need to shout about the success of women regularly throughout the year, not just on International Women’s Day..."

Promising to build on El Perro Negro’s successful ethos of ‘quality, simplicity, and bold flavour’, Birds will bring the same attention to detail and ingredient-driven approach to the world of fried chicken.

Macca brings with him 20 years of experience working across a range of Michelin awarded restaurants, 5AA Red Star Hotels and 3AA Rosette restaurants.

The new social and entertainment venue, currently under construction on Glasgow’s city centre waterfront, plans to open to the public in Spring 2025.

But CEO Matthews warns that the UK government’s 'ill-conceived tax hikes, broken promises of support, and unfair regulations' are creating obstacles for distilling in Scotland.

Located just 40 minutes from Glasgow, The Gailes Hotel & Spa was re-launched in 2022 after a £250,000 makeover.

This week sees the start-up, which specialises in privately owned whisky casks, launch its first-ever whisky range under the brand name The Experimental Series.

Bob & Blether, the town’s cold-water swimming group, will be holding an event in partnership with the five-star Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa. 

Once they are signed up, the new ‘Crave’ initiative will offer Signature’s regulars a pass to a range of discounts at its venues throughout 2025 and beyond. 

Oakley has managed various five-star properties in the UK and overseas during his three decade career in the luxury hospitality sector.

‘Mhor Food For Folk’ unites Michelin-starred chef Graeme Cheevers with Peter McKenna of The Gannet, Tom Lewis of Mhor, Jay Ward of Partick Duck Club, and David Scott of Crabshakk.