Monthly Archives: January 2016
Remote retreat on the market
A remote Highland hotel, which is said to have been a popular retreat for celebrities and politicians over the years, is up for sale.
Located...
Rugby kits aim to convert sales
Diageo helping pubs make most of Six Nations
Diageo is aiming to help licensees grow sales of Guinness during rugby’s Six Nations tournament next month.
The...
New mixers range just the tonic
The firm behind soft drinks brand Franklin & Sons has launched a new range of tonics and mixers.
The four-strong range of premium mixers comprises...
All change in Argyll
The White Hart Hotel in Campbeltown has been acquired by a local operator for an undisclosed sum.
Situated on the town’s High Street, the hotel...
Battle for Bannockburn
A new operator is being sought for a Bannockburn business.
The Restaurant Agency is marketing the New York Grande Cafe and Grill on a leasehold...
Red wedding for brewer
Following its global deal with Diageo late last year, Heineken has taken control of Jamaican lager Red Stripe in the UK.
The brewer took ownership...
Andy Stewart, The Tippling House, Aberdeen
How many gins do you stock?
We currently have 26 gins. This fluctuates depending on our seasonal menu, but rarely goes below 20.
What do you...
Alcohol guidelines condemn industry
It’s clear the health lobby doesn’t want people drinking at all
There was a time when those who employed the expression ‘anti-alcohol campaigners’ were chided,...
Passing on pastry chef knowledge
Patisserie skills have been pulled into focus at the Edinburgh School of Food and Wine, with the cookery school now accepting applications for a...
Fizz remains as gin’s rise continues
Stocking a blend of big brands and small-batch spirits is key
As image makeovers go, gin’s has been pretty impressive.
Once saddled with the less-than-complimentary ‘Mothers’...