Glasgow Distillery Company last night celebrated a big win for its Makar Mulberry Aged Gin, which was named Cask Gin of the Year at the Scottish Gin Awards. Some of Scotland’s best-known and up-and-coming distilleries came together for the second annual Scottish Gin Awards, to celebrate innovation and continuing excellence in the Scottish Gin market which has flourished in … [Read more...] about Glasgow Distillery’s Makar Mulberry Aged Gin named Cask Gin of the Year
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Rusk & Rusk reveal So L.A. restaurant will open on Mitchell Street
Rusk & Rusk, the independent hospitality and lifestyle group, confirmed this morning that it is set to open a new concept, named So L.A., on Mitchell Street later this year. Rusk & Rusk are behind some of Glasgow’s most stylish restaurants: Hutchesons City Grill, The 158 Club Lounge, The Butchershop Bar & Grill, and The Spanish Butcher – with So L.A set to add a Pacific beat … [Read more...] about Rusk & Rusk reveal So L.A. restaurant will open on Mitchell Street
Celebrate the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival at Lychee Oriental
Lychee Oriental in the city centre is celebrating the annual Mid-Autumn Festival – one of the most important dates in Chinese culture – with a new dedicated five course menu. This September, people around the world will celebrate China's Mid-Autumn Festival, or Moon Festival. "As the last days of late summer fade and the leaves on the chestnut trees begin to turn a golden … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival at Lychee Oriental
Cocktails and Dreams: Young bar manager inspires with digital campaign
An ambitious young bar manager is helping VisitScotland inspire young people across Scotland to consider a career in tourism and hospitality. Maddy Davidson from Glasgow has progressed through various roles in the hospitality industry and at just 22 is the bar manager of popular venue 1051 GWR, in the West End. To encourage the next generation to gain skills and expertise in … [Read more...] about Cocktails and Dreams: Young bar manager inspires with digital campaign
Tennent’s lager encourages Scotland to embrace the rain
It may be raining this weekend, but there’s no cause for alarm. In fact, quite the opposite with Scotland’s most plentiful asset – the rain – topping up Loch Katrine. From here the fresh Scottish water winds its way to Wellpark Brewery, the home of Tennent’s Lager. With heavy rain expected, Scotland’s favourite beer has positioned a live billboard at Anniesland Cross, … [Read more...] about Tennent’s lager encourages Scotland to embrace the rain