Monthly Archives: May 2015
Taypark revisited
Refurbishment restores property to its former glory.
Matthew Lynas reports
Before Dundee-based property developer Richie Hawkins came along, Taypark House – a 150 year old mansion –...
Screen time for Spanish lager brand
THE firm behind Spanish lager brand Estrella Damm in the UK is gearing up for a summer push which sees the brand return to...
From Minaj to Montpeliers
A NEW RTD brand has made its Scottish on-trade debut in the Montpeliers-owned Lulu venue in Edinburgh.
MYX Fusions is a Moscato wine-based drink available...
Sale success for Borders B&B
New owners take the reins at Glede Knowe Guest House
A GUEST house in the Scottish Borders has changed hands in a deal brokered by commercial...
Diageo site aims to spirit up sales
DRINKS producer Diageo has launched a new website to help publicans and licensees take advantage of the “huge growth opportunity” in the spirits category.
The...
‘Interim recall’ needs revisited
Current situation in Glasgow sheds light on a weakness in legislation
It’s impossible to recall a licensing ruling that has generated so much controversy.
A couple...
Fortrose beer veteran shoots from the hip
It was the early 1980s when Jim Anderson first fell in love with full-flavoured beer.
The co-owner of The Anderson in Fortrose, winner of the 2014...
Lighter drinks for lighter days
Cider, wine and soft drinks quench summer thirsts, say producers
Light and refreshing serves can be crucial to sales during summer as publicans find themselves on...
Islay trade set for summer boost
Operators welcome Loganair decision to add extra flights to island
By Gillian McKenzie
Operators and distillers on Islay could benefit from an extra tourism boost this...
Governments must consider bigger picture
Comment by Gillian McKenzie
STAFF across Scotland’s licensed trade work extremely hard.
Beyond their prescribed tasks behind the bar, on the restaurant floor or at reception, many...
Columns
Luke Richardson
William Woodburn
