Monthly Archives: December 2012
Stag shows strength in famous Aberdeen site
Operators aim to bring back the glory days at The Stag
A NEW chapter has opened in the story of one of Aberdeen’s most cherished...
Rates delay will hit business
THE Scottish Government has been slammed by the business community for delaying the next revaluation of business rates by two years.
The next revaluation was due to take place in 2015 but will now take place in 2017 as ministers consult on plans to review the business rates regime.
One lobby group criticised the move saying firms, including pubs, restaurants and hotels, will have to pay rates based on pre-recession property values for two more years.
Edinburgh board sets a new course
Reversal of Sainsbury’s decision indicates a fresh way of thinking
IN the past couple of years we’ve seen the health lobby in the ascendant.
In the...
Winter warmers can turn up sales heat
Scottish brewers share their thoughts on what makes a great festive beer
THE appearance of the festive ale is a sure sign that Santa’s on...
Dreaming of a Good Spirits Christmas
Specialist store owners hopeful of bumper period as gifting season gets into full swing
THE first day of advent marks, in the Christian calendar at...
Don’t question our integrity – SLTA
THE Scottish on-trade is at loggerheads with Trading Standards over ‘integrity testing’ – a procedure designed to establish how effectively businesses comply with the law around age-restricted products.
The testing, carried out by police and trading standards officers, sees 18 year olds attempt to purchase products like alcohol and tobacco to test the procedures retailers have in place.
Festival sees Scots ales give it Aldi
DISCOUNT supermarket group Aldi celebrated St Andrew’s Day in style last month when it held its first Scottish beer festival.
The promotion saw 27...
Castle set to attract global interest
PROPERTY agent Knight Frank expects a Dornoch hotel it’s marketing to attract interest from potential buyers around the world.
Located in the heart of the...
Project ran smoothly
THE project to restore the former Star & Garter in Aberdeen, reborn last month as The Stag, took five weeks from start to finish.
Co-owner...
A passage to India?
AN Indian ‘tapas’ restaurant in Glasgow’s Merchant City is up for sale.
Described by agent Bruce & Co as “simple and stylish”, Thali is a...