Scottish Licensed Trade News

A taste of Italy in Coatbridge

A COATBRIDGE restaurant that’s said to benefit from a mix of local and passing trade is up for sale. Established by Vincent and Dina..

December 11, 2011

Glasgow to host HIT event

HOSPITALITY industry charity HIT Scotland has confirmed its next Emerging Talent Conference will take place in Glasgow. The event, which..

December 8, 2011

Carluccio’s hits Scottish market

Italian restaurant and deli group Carluccio’s has just launched its first venue in Scotland – and its boss promised it won’t be the..

December 8, 2011

Samphire takes root at Orocco Pier

THE restaurant at award-winning South Queensferry venue Orocco Pier has been relaunched following a root and branch refurbishment. Owner..

December 8, 2011

Scots top restaurant tax probe list

MORE Scottish restaurants are being investigated for tax evasion than elsewhere in the UK. A team set up by HMRC to investigate restaurants..

December 3, 2011

A year of mixed fortunes for trade

MORE grim news reached us last week of high-profile failures in the Scottish hospitality industry. The slide by the parent companies of The..

December 1, 2011

Sea change for Edinburgh eaterie

A NEW owner is sought for the Edinburgh seafood restaurant that operates under David Ramsden’s portfolio of Dogs outlets. Situated on..

December 1, 2011