Monthly Archives: January 2016
Castle wins five star rating
A family-owned castle in Dumfries & Galloway has been awarded five stars from VisitScotland’s quality assurance scheme.
Exclusive hire venue Auchen Castle in Beattock received...
Scots get taste for alcohol-free beer
Alcohol-free beers have become significantly more popular in Scotland, according to AB InBev.
In an online poll, nearly one third of those quizzed (30%) claimed...
By royal appointment
A four-star hotel in the heart of Edinburgh has changed hands.
The Crowne Plaza on Royal Terrace was secured by a “high net investor” subject...
Sector at capacity
Over-capacity in the UK’s dining out industry is likely to slow growth in the sector, foodservice consultancy firm Horizons has said.
Issuing its predictions for...
End of an era for Perth operator
A Perth operator has called time on his 21-year link with a nightclub in the city.
John Bryden has taken a step back from The...
Haggis cocktails for the bard
Mixologists at a St Andrews bar have created two haggis cocktails for the outlet’s Burns Night celebrations.
The Adamson Bar’s ‘For The Laddies’ and ‘For...
Trade in your bar’s design
Refurbishment can have an ‘immeasurable’ impact on business
The impact of a redesigned venue can be “immeasurable”, say design firms.
In addition to prompting renewed trade,...
Rigatoni’s extends its reign in capital
A Family of restaurateurs has extended its reign in Edinburgh with the launch of a second outlet.
Stefano and Maria Molfino have opened a new...
Pub taps into local hero scheme
An Edinburgh pub has become the first in Scotland to join an initiative by pubco Greene King which aims to champion local food and...
Healthy soft drinks can sweeten sales
From new government guidelines on alcohol consumption and the lower drink drive limit to new year ‘detox’ endeavours and a proposed levy on sugary...
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