Scottish Licensed Trade News

This article contains sponsored content. Pernod Ricard UK serves up some top tips on how the On-Trade can make the most of Premium Spirits this year and announces new collaboration with Tony’s Chocolonely. Pernod Ricard UK is supporting its customers by inspiring them with creative, premium cocktails that captivate festive drinkers.

This article contains sponsored content. As Scotland’s number one Cider brand[1], Strongbow is a must-stock option for venues offering cider – generating a monumental £37 million in On-Trade sales across Scotland in 2024 alone.[2] The Power of Cider in Scotland’s On-Trade Cider is worth £135 million annually to Scottish pubs, bars and restaurants, and the Strongbow brand leads the category with 41% of draught cider volume sales[3].

This article contains paid-for content produced in collaboration with Molson Coors. Molson Coors returns to the festival city this month, with Madrí Excepcional and Alpacalypse Session IPA topping the bill across Edinburgh, and they are giving you the chance to take your team to soak up some of the action. Make a day of it with 10 tickets to 3 shows at Underbelly, with some drinks vouchers included too*.

This article contains sponsored content. Opening or growing a hospitality business is never straight forward, but the right partner can make all the difference. When experienced operators behind a successful Glasgow-based hospitality group were ready to bring a new Scottish concept to life, they partnered with Star Pubs, a move that gave them access to exclusive properties, investment, and expert support across design, build, and operations.

This article contains sponsored content in association with Drysdale and Company. As we move into February 2025, we reflect on the key milestones and trends that shaped the commercial property market in 2024 and explore what lies ahead for the industry. Knockendarroch Hotel, Pitlochry Acquired by Inverlochy Castle Management International in a multi-million-pound deal, this 18-bedroom hotel underscores demand for premium assets.

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This article contains sponsored content. New processes and technologies are always being introduced into the hospitality sector, meaning bars, restaurants and hotels are primed to adapt and embrace change. Given that openness to evolution, more and more hospitality leaders are considering how to weave sustainable practices into their operations.

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Newly appointed as the furry faces of Crerar Hotels’ new dog-friendly offering are spaniels Bailey and Loki, who topped hundreds of entries for the job. The ‘ambassadogs’ will now front the group’s Dogs of Crerar Hotels campaign, while their owners will enjoy a stay at their favourite hotel in the collection.

Highland Coast Hotels has appointed Kenny McMillan as its first managing director, with a remit to drive growth for the group. McMillan joins the business with over 37 years’ experience as a tourism and hospitality industry leader and mentor, including high profile roles as managing director of Macdonald Aviemore Resorts and general manager of Macdonald Drumossie Hotel.