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Scottish Food & Drink Ambassadors programme inspires thousands of young people
An inspirational programme - relaunched as the Scottish Food & Drink Ambassadors initiative in early 2023 – is encouraging a new generation to explore careers within the nation's flourishing food and drink sector.

Edinburgh beer crowned best in the UK
An Edinburgh beer has been crowned the UK’s 'Beer of the Year' at the prestigious London Beer Competition 2025.

New milestone for Castletown Distillery as copper stills arrive
The transformation of the historic 19th-century Castletown Mill into a world-class whisky distillery reached a new milestone this week, with the arrival of its copper stills.

From Forest Floor to Firepit: Scotland’s Wild Food Festival Returns with a Focus on Responsible Foraging, Boozy Botany and Coastal Flavours
Scotland’s annual wild food celebration returns this spring – bringing open fire feasts, shoreline-inspired suppers, boozy botany and foraging ethics to the fore.

Depth defying: Domhayn's 'deeply distinctive' approach to cask maturation
Scotland's newest drinks brand, Domhayn, is rewriting the rules of traditional maturation by plunging casks into the mysterious depths of Scotland’s lochs.

The Scottish Rum Festival Returns to Glasgow to Celebrate its 5th Anniversary
The Scottish Rum Festival is delighted to announce its return to Glasgow on Saturday 6th September 2025, marking a special milestone – five years since the festival first launched as a virtual celebration in 2020.

Going for gold: Burnside Brewery top winner in international low-alcohol awards
Burnside Brewery is on top of the world as the only UK brewery to lift gold in the 2025 World Alcohol-Free Awards.

Ambitious food and drink businesses aim to celebrate success
Manufacturers and producers from Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray are aiming high as they compete for the region's top industry awards, with more than 60 entries submitted for this year’s North East Scotland Food & Drink Awards.

Entries now open for Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2025
The Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2025 are now open for entries, with businesses across the sector invited to showcase their outstanding products, innovations, and people.

Taste the Place launches to celebrate Glasgow’s culinary heritage
Created by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and Glasgow 850, Taste the Place forms part of the city’s 850th anniversary celebrations and invites locals, families, and visitors alike to embark on a free, self-guided culinary journey across Glasgow’s diverse food scene.

Glen Scotia unveils ‘Campbeltown Malts Festival 2025’ limited edition whisky
Multi-award winning Campbeltown distillery, Glen Scotia has revealed its 2025 Festival Edition in celebration of the Campbeltown Malts Festival, the annual event which draws whisky lovers from around the world to discover the region’s rich whisky-making heritage.

Scotland Food & Drink launches enhanced Membership programme
Scotland Food & Drink, the industry leadership body championing the nation’s food and drink sector, has today shared a refreshed Membership model, complete with new tailored benefits for businesses of all sizes.