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Yester Farm Dairies Named Finalist for Farmers Weekly Diversification Farmer of the Year

East Lothian dairy business Yester Farm Dairies has been named one of just three finalists for the prestigious Farmers Weekly Diversification Farmer of the Year award.

Old Course Hotel Named Spa Hotel of the Year and Awarded First Michelin Key

These distinctions for the St Andrews hotel recognises its exceptional design, service and guest experience.

Compass Project Grows New Partnership with Leading Local Hotel

A local community-orientated project is cultivating a new relationship with one of Aberdeen’s landmark hotels.

Fife Five Food Pledge Launches to Put More Local Food and Drink on Menus and Shelves

A new initiative encouraging businesses across Fife to champion the Kingdom’s outstanding food and drink launches at Fife Creamery.

Tomatin Unveils UK Exclusive 2011 Pedro Ximénez Sherry Matured Single Cask

Highland distiller Tomatin has released a remarkable 2011 single cask whisky, matured in a first-fill Pedro Ximénez sherry butt and bottled exclusively for UK specialist whisky retailers. 

Edinburgh’s Edgefield Craft Butchers Wins Product of the Year at Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2026

Recognising the highest quality of produce, as well as leading suppliers, individuals and companies, 21 category winners were announced at The Excellence Awards 2026 ceremony in Glasgow’s Crowne Plaza Hotel.

“Other Countries Have Had Brilliant Success Eliminating Rough Sleeping – We Think the Same Is Possible Here in Scotland”: Our Q&A With Social Bite, Scotland Food & Drink’s Charity of the Year

Nominations Open for ALBAS 24th Awards Ceremony

Nominations are now open for Lantra Scotland’s 2027 ALBAS (Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills), celebrating Scotland’s best and brightest talent from the land-based and environmental sector.

Edinburgh Chef Wins Prestigious Scholarship – and Gets Ready to Join The Dorchester for a Unique Five-Day Stage

Paul Hood, the Executive Head Chef at EICC and EICC Nourish, has been named the winner of the Scotland Food & Drink and HIT Scotland Legacy Scholarship 2026.

Gordon & MacPhail Appoints New Global Marketing Director

Gordon & MacPhail, the Elgin-based, family-owned whisky specialist, is welcoming Jo Coomber as its new Global Marketing Director.

Scottish Tourism and Events Businesses Invited to Travel Trade Event

Scottish tourism and events businesses are being invited to apply for Scotland’s flagship travel trade event, VisitScotland Connect 2027.

Watsonian FC and Harviestoun Brewery Announce Hastings 13 Lager Honouring Club Legend Scott Hastings  

Watsonian Football Club has announced the introduction of Hastings 13 Lager into the Myreside pavilion in partnership with longstanding sponsor and Scottish brewery Harviestoun Brewery in honour of the life and legacy of club icon Scott Hastings.