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A Silver Lining for Winter’s End at the Orkney Brewery
The Orkney Brewery in Quoyloo, has received national recognition for their much-celebrated cask beer, Orkney Dark Island. The beer picked up a silver award, in the Champion Winter Beer of Britain competition, run by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

ScotHot reveals dynamic lineup for Liquid Academy Live at 2025 show
The show’s drinks hub celebrates Scotland's vibrant drinks industry with expert panels, tastings, and the prestigious Caledonian Bartenders Cup.

Tuck into a fortnight of foodie delights across Inverness and Loch Ness
February 2025; Two weeks of foodie events are cooking up in the Highlands, with the Food & Drink Festival 2025 tantalising tastebuds from 22nd February until 8th March.

Stirling to Host Sizzling Showcase of Food, Drink and Tourism
Stirling is turning up the heat this March with a dynamic line up of events designed to inspire, connect and showcase the region’s food, drink and tourism industry.

Top Scottish chef opens first fish restaurant on Edinburgh’s waterfront
One of Scotland’s most acclaimed chefs is opening the doors to his first independent fish restaurant on Edinburgh’s waterfront at the Shore in Leith this week (Wednesday 12 February).

New deal for agriculture
Farmers and crofters will benefit from £20 million additional capital support this year and £26 million next year, First Minister John Swinney has confirmed.

The UK and Ireland’s best chefs descend on Glasgow for 2025 MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland Ceremony
Some of the world’s best chefs are beginning to arrive in Glasgow ahead of the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland launch ceremony on Monday 10 February 2025 at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum.

ScotHot 2025 Unveils Buell Hospitality Advisory Hub and Expands Focus on Hospitality Technology
Scotland’s premier trade event for the food, drink, hospitality, tourism, and retail sectors, ScotHot, is set to introduce two major new highlights for 2025.

Company Shop Group appoints new Group Managing Director
Company Shop Group, the UK’s leading and longest-standing redistributor and retailer of surplus products and part of the Biffa group, has appointed Chris Burns as its new Group Managing Director.

The List set to launch Eat & Drink 365, brand-new food guides for Edinburgh and Glasgow
The List is launching a brand-new free publication in 2025 that continues its reputation as one of the most trusted voices in food & drink writing across the central belt.

Lanarkshire businesses invited to celebrate their achievements at 30th anniversary of awards
The 2025 Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards are now open for applications!

Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards Reveals their 2025 Finalists Ahead of April Show
Supported by Fabulous Farm Shops, Farm Retails Association and Go Jute, the shortlist for the 2025 Awards has been announced, with businesses across the UK in line to win best in category, best in region and the overall accolade ‘Retailer of the Year’.