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New Westering Home whisky launches alongside an Islay celebration through food and film with William Rhys Hamer and Bill Baillie

5 May 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

Bunnahabhain Distillery has unveiled a new whisky in its Westering Home Collection: An Cuan Garbh No.1 – a limited-edition 15-year-old [Read more]

Taste Dunoon welcomes Scotland’s National Chef

7 April 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

Gary Maclean named as ‘star turn’ at inaugural food and drink festival Scotland’s National Chef Gary Maclean will be playing [Read more]

European Sleeper marks successful launch of Paris – Brussels – Berlin night train

31 March 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

European Sleeper marks successful launch of Paris – Brussels – Berlin night train with first departure from Paris European Sleeper [Read more]

Le Cordon Bleu Lecturer Returns to Scotland to Open Cook School and Artisan Bakery

New Cook School and Artisan Bakery Opens

29 March 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

Le Cordon Bleu Lecturer Returns to Scotland to Open Cook School and Artisan Bakery After more than three decades in [Read more]

SIBA Business Awards 2026 results

19 March 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

All the winners of SIBA Business Awards 2026 Winners in the SIBA Business Awards 2026 have today been revealed, highlighting [Read more]

Celebrate spring at Sticks ‘n’ Sushi Cocktail Bar

14 March 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

Sticks’n’Sushi is ushering in spring with a new seasonal cocktail menu at its Glasgow cocktail bar Inspired by Nanajūni, Japan’s [Read more]

Brewdog UK operations sold with mass closures

2 March 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

US Company buys Brewdog UK operations Tilray are xpanding its U.S. beverage portfolio with the addition of BrewDog UK operations. [Read more]

Every MICHELIN-Star Restaurant in Great Britain & Ireland 2026

9 February 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

Explore the full list of restaurants with One, Two or Three MICHELIN Stars in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and [Read more]

Entry cards to the Auschwitz Memorial available only online from 1st March

5 February 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

New ticketing system at Auschwitz Memorial Starting 1st March, individual visitors will be able to make reservations for all entry [Read more]

The MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2025 Welcomes a New Three-Star Restaurant

37 New Bib Gourmands in Great Britain & Ireland Announced for 2026

2 February 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

The best restaurants for an affordable, high-quality meal in Great Britain & Ireland right now according to The MICHELIN Ahead [Read more]

Exhibition Preview untitled (Berlin) by David Lynch

29 January 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

untitled (Berlin) by David Lynch Pace Gallery is launching a presentation of work by David Lynch at its [Read more]

BrewDog to axe distilling business

27 January 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

Going from bad to worse as BrewDog to axe distilling business BrewDog will close down its distilling business with no [Read more]

European Sleeper links Hamburg to Brussels and Paris by night train

27 January 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

New European Sleeper links Hamburg to Brussels and Paris by night train Community-owned Dutch night train operator European Sleeper will [Read more]

February deals with Inhabit Hotels

26 January 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

Love Your Stay with Inhabit Hotels This Valentine’s Day Throughout February, guests can book into Inhabit Hotels with special advance-purchase [Read more]

Revolución de Cuba group appoint administrators

26 January 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

The Revel Collective to file notice to appoint administrators The Revel Collective, the operator of 62 venues trading under the [Read more]

The greatest pub in the UK has been crowned for 2026

24 January 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

The Campaign for Real has unveiled its National Pub of the Year 2025 CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year 2025 [Read more]

easyJet announces three new routes to Italy and Portugal this summer

23 January 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

easyJet has announced three new routes from Manchester and new base Newcastle to popular destinations in Italy and Portugal Tickets [Read more]

Kennet Crayfish Spiced Rum Launched

23 January 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

Following the success of their award-winning Kennet Crayfish Gin in January 2025 comes the launch of a Kennet Crayfish Spiced [Read more]

Independent distiller, Eden Mill and Edinburgh-based artisan, COCO Chocolatier, have launched a limited-edition bundle just in time for Valentine’s Day

limited-edition bundle just in time for Valentine’s Day

21 January 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

Independent distiller, Eden Mill and Edinburgh-based artisan, COCO Chocolatier, have launched a limited-edition bundle just in time for Valentine’s Day [Read more]

Chef Tony Parkin to open new restaurant in The Wirral

20 January 2026 Emma Mykytyn 1

Chef Tony Parkin and his wife, Laura will be opening a new restaurant in The Wirral early this year. Tony [Read more]

Escape to Italy via the Kenmuir Arms

17 January 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

Escape to Italy this Valentine’s Day at the Kenmuir Arms On Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February, Kenmuir Arms have [Read more]

European Sleeper opens new funding round to support its 2026 network extensions

13 January 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

Driving the revival of night train travel, with a clear path towards profitability. After successfully completing a €3.0 million sharefunding [Read more]

Rita Greenwood, Chief Investment Officer at William Grant & Sons, as the new Chair of the SWA Council.

Rita Greenwood appointed as the new Chair of the SWA Council.

12 January 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced the appointment of Rita Greenwood, Chief Investment Officer at William Grant & Sons, [Read more]

New Destination Hotels for Radisson Collection

12 January 2026 Emma Mykytyn 0

Radisson Collection is on track to open four new properties in 2026, with standout destinations including Lake Como, Paris, Casablanca [Read more]