Monthly Archives: November 2011
Urban embarks on expansion drive
A GLASGOW pub firm is proving that recession can be a time of opportunity as well as threat by confirming plans to grow its...
Woods sell Bieldside to PB Devco
SIGNATURE Pub Group has sold Aberdeen inn The Bieldside to local operator PB Devco.
The sale, for an undisclosed sum from an asking price of...
Grosvenor in line for revamp
THE Hilton Grosvenor in Glasgow’s west end is to be refurbished to the tune of £1.3 million.
The project will give the hotel’s 96 bedrooms...
Denise puts on a capital show
Edinburgh's licensed trade was on song last Thursday night as West End musical star Denise Van Outen hosted the SLTN Awards in Glasgow. Capital operators were singing from the rooftops after scooping eight of the 21 prizes up for grabs as Scotland’s leading trade publication toasted the country’s best licensed venues and individuals. But Edinburgh didn’t have it all its own way: Glasgow took six awards and there were winners from towns all over the country, from Fraserburgh to the Borders.
Euro ruling brings more questions
MUCH like there remain questions to be answered over the Liam Fox-Adam Werritty affair, the recent European judgement on foreign decoders has left no...
Hilton unwraps its Chrimbo packages
HILTON is targeting couples and families this Christmas with a range of festive packages across its resorts in the Scottish Highlands.
Hilton Coylumbridge in Aviemore...
Hayman’s Victorian gin
HAYMAN Distillers has released a new small batch gin whose roots are said to stretch back to the 1800s.
Hayman’s 1850 Reserve Gin has been...
VIVAS in TGI coup
VIVAS has signed up to become the exclusive wine supplier to the TGI Friday’s restaurant chain.
The deal, which will see VIVAS supply a range...
Group positions seasonal offer
KAMA Sutra Restaurant Group launched its festive programme last week – and handed a major incentive to big parties.
The group is offering a £100...
Historic hotel set for a quick sale
AN historic Sutherland hotel is expected to be snapped up quickly after attracting interest from both domestic and international buyers.
Dornoch Castle Hotel dates from...