13 h. ago Hunt for ‘Grinch’ thief continues after 8ft Christmas statue nicked from Scots bar

THE HUNT for Scotland's 'Grinch' thief continues after a Christmas statue was nicked from the capital city's bar. The boozer's manager has said he has “no idea” why an 8ft nutcracker was stolen from outside the venue. The statue was taken from outside Copper Blossom cocktail bar in Edinburgh city centre at around 1pm on...

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45 h. ago Ayrshire hotel with bar and beer garden hits market at just £300,000

“Our client’s preference is to dispose of the property by way of a sale, and offers over £300,000 are invited” – Daniel Bryson, Shepherd Chartered Surveyors

Economics

46 h. ago Thief steals 8ft Christmas nutcracker statue from Edinburgh cocktail bar

The manager Paul Baxton said he was disappointed no witnesses had alerted bar staff to the theft outside

Events

67 h. ago You’re gonna need a bigger boat: the 20 best films set on water – ranked!

As L’Atalante is re-released, we count down the best movies set largely on ships, boats, barges, yachts, steamers and trimarans. Submarines banned, as they’re under waterStephen Sommers’ sci-fi horror pulp follows a bunch of scene-stealing character actors playing mercenaries hired to destroy the cruise ship Argonautica for insurance purposes. But a giant mutant octopus has got there first! Among the potential cephalopod fodder are Treat Williams, Kevin J O’Connor, and Famke Janssen as a jewel thief. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Cops hunt 'Grinch' thief that stole 8ft Christmas Nutcracker statue from outside Scots bar

The giant festive ornament was pinched from outside a popular cocktail bar on Tuesday afternoon, and the general manager says the culprit is definitely "on Santa's naughty list".

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8 d. ago Scotland’s best bar, hotel and restaurant named at glitzy 2025 Thistle Awards

SCOTLAND'S best bar, restaurant and hotels were all crowned at an event dubbed the Travel Oscars last night. The Scottish Thistle Awards revealed its 2025 national winners at the Hilton Glasgow. Finalists who triumphed in regional awards earlier this year competed for coveted national trophies, earning recognition for their outstanding contribution to Scotland’s tourism industry....

Society

8 d. ago Eden Mill: 42 jobs saved after Scottish distillery with panoramic rooftop bar bought from administration

The distillery has a rooftop bar with panoramic views towards St Andrews

Politics

9 d. ago Iconic Glasgow cocktail bar confirms opening of second venue with a 'twist'

The new venue is set to offer everything from coffee mornings to late night drinks and DJ sessions.

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1 week ago Scotland squad celebrate World Cup qualification with private Glasgow party

Scotland's footballers were spotted partying at a Glasgow bar into the wee small hours after sealing their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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1 week ago Scotland's 90s man reveals feelings within camp as bar owners smile and envy fuels World Cup dream

Robertson hopes milestone match can be best cap of his career at Hampden

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2 w. ago The ‘delightful’ hidden Scottish bar that’s been named best in the world

A multi-award winning Scottish bar known for its innovative cocktails has been named best in the world.

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4 w. ago Team behind 'cosy' Highland bar to open French Brasserie Babette in Inverness

The Heron House Group, the hospitality team behind The Drouthy Cobbler in Elgin and Bonnie Beastie in Forres, is set to launch its latest venture, Babette, a new restaurant and cocktail bar in Inverness. Rosalind Erskine spoke to co-owner Kevin Smith about the challenges, and hopes, for the new venue.

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