Monthly Archives: May 2012
Seasonal serves to top summer sales
WHEN I’m training bartenders, I always advise them to consider all of the factors which can influence what consumers will order to drink when...
Ski lift boosts VAT case
THE forthcoming VAT cut on Scottish ski lift passes, announced at the Budget in March, could pave the way for a lower rate...
Capital shows its blue colours
SCOTLAND’S second Hotel Indigo has opened its doors in Edinburgh.
Located in York Place in the city’s new town, the 60-bedroom hotel is owned by...
New owners sail into marina
OBAN Marina has been acquired by a division of a long-established local company.
The newly-formed Oban Marina & Yacht Services Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of...
Summertime brews
THE concept of seasonal drinking is nothing new to the ale category.
Each year breweries around the country introduce new, limited edition beers that...
Attention all Foodies
SLTN has teamed up with Foodies Festivals to offer 25 pairs of free tickets to the event organiser’s high profile Edinburgh event this summer.
Foodies...
Double trouble for the trade?
SO it’s official: the UK economy has slipped into the much-dreaded double-dip recession for the first time since 1975.
According to the Office for National...
Chefs pop up to show a taste of what’s to come
THE chefs behind a new Edinburgh restaurant are showcasing their culinary skills at a farmers’ market later this month – ahead of the venue’s...
Wine brand set for biggest summer yet
THE firm behind Californian wine brand Blossom Hill is looking to drive sales this summer with a major marketing campaign.
The ‘get things started...
Kumala has its hands in the air
SOUTH African wine brand Kumala has launched a new marketing campaign to drive sales over the summer months.
The ‘win an extra pair of...
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