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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.

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.

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’.

The Good Food Guide crowns Edinburgh as its most exciting food destination in Britain for 2025
Ahead of their annual awards on Monday 3 February at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in central London, restaurant review bible The Good Food Guide has today announced Edinburgh as the winner of its Most Exciting Food Destination for 2025, sponsored by The Landmark Trust.

Scottish food & drink booming at Scotland's only fine food trade show
Speciality food and drink was celebrated last week at Scotland’s only fine food trade show with farm shops, buyers, hotels and restaurants all flocking to Glasgow’s SEC from 19-21 Jan to ensure they had a slice of the pie.

Last chance to register for Scotland’s leading showcase for food, drink, tourism, retail and hospitality
A month ahead of the event, ScotHot is announcing a jam-packed lineup for the two-day showcase set to take place in Glasgow from 26th – 27th February.

From Harris with Love: Isle of Harris Gin Unveils Limited-Edition Valentine’s Bottle
The Outer Hebridean distillery behind the award-winning Isle of Harris Gin is launching a limited-edition ‘I Love Harris Gin’ bottle just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Inverness’s Torrish Restaurant set to become Inverness’s first Tasting Menu restaurant with new seasonal experience.
From January through Spring, the Torrish restaurant at the award-winning Ness Walk will be offering two new “exquisite” tasting menus celebrating seasonality and the finest local larder.