Monthly Archives: August 2016
New owners check in
A HOTEL in the Midlothian town of Penicuik has been snapped up by a local company in a deal brokered by Cornerstone Business Agents.
Described...
Hotels group gets behind tourist tax
Visitor levy could boost Aberdeen’s offer, says ACSHA
By Matthew Lynas
A PROPOSED tourism levy for Aberdeen has been given the support of the city’s hoteliers’...
Plonk down on Picardy Place
A NEW wine bar with an Italian flavour has opened in Edinburgh, offering an exclusive selection of wines imported by father and son owners...
Coalition takes aim at sugar tax
A COALITION of trade groups has the proposed ‘sugar tax’ squarely in its sights as it lobbies the UK Government to abandon the initiative.
The...
Work begins on Clyde distillery
Construction of a new Glasgow whisky distillery is underway.
The project, which will cost a claimed £10.5 million, will see the Pump House building...
Stars and stripes for the on-trade
MAXXIUM UK has launched a ‘bourbon and burger’ promotion for Jim Beam to help operators transform their venues into American-style diners.
As part of the...
Distillery unveils rare single malt
A HIGHLAND distillery unveiled a rare single malt whisky last month which is said to have been distilled in 1971.
The 44 year old single...
Major refurbs for three Highland pubs
PUNCH Taverns has announced an investment of nearly £800,000 in three of its Highland pubs.
The Blacksmiths in Culloden, The Eagle Hotel in Dornoch and...
Bullish start for a Fierce team
Pursuing the microbrewery dream in Aberdeen
A PAIR of passionate home brewers have upped their game with the launch of a commercial microbrewery in Aberdeen...
Taking a shine to Summer Isles
New owner sought for remote hotel near Ullapool
A REMOTE Highland hotel which is said to have attracted various celebrities and politicians over the years...