Monthly Archives: May 2012
Capital bars ask for extra time
Pubs in Edinburgh are hoping to serve early morning drinks to Hibs and Hearts fans before the Scottish Cup Final on May 19. The capital licensing board confirmed nine operators had applied for extended trading hours on cup final day, mostly for the right to open at 9am.
The Edinburgh teams are preparing to meet in the Scottish Cup Final for the first time since 1896 and it’s expected to be a huge money-spinner for the trade.
Chip stages new feast for foodies
A GOURMET cheese dinner, a whisky blending competition and a ‘reading on the roof’ – these are some of the quirky food and drink...
Test penalties in the spotlight
The penalties given to supermarkets that fail alcohol test purchases in Scotland were under scrutiny last week, amid claims the grocery multiples are being let off lightly compared to their smaller rivals. Asda’s store in Newton Mearns was handed just a 24-hour licence suspension for selling alcohol to a 16 year old test purchaser.
Courvoisier launches Cocktails on a Grand Scale
30 April 2012: Maxxium UK is launching a major new initiative, Courvoisier Cocktails on a Grand Scale this summer, as it continues its longstanding...
Beer firm bolsters team
SCOTTISH beer firm Innis & Gunn has promoted business development manager Jeremy Houston to the role of national account manager as the company continues...
Speyside malt to be relaunched
SPEYSIDE single malt Tamdhu is to be relaunched in 2013 – two years after the mothballed distillery was acquired by Ian Macleod Distillers.
The firm,...
Bring me sunshine
AN East Lothian licensee has organised a kilted golf day to raise funds for charity.
Neil Forbes, who runs The Tyneside Tavern in Haddington, is...
Make everything in the garden rosy
A GOOD clean and an effort in the garden could make all the difference to pubs this spring, according to Scottish & Newcastle Pub...
New food fest for Glasgow’s Chip
GLASGOW restaurant The Ubiquitous Chip is planning to celebrate the best of Scotland’s food and drink next month when it hosts a new festival....
Lee moves on up at Pernod
A NEW international brand manager for premium wine has been appointed by Pernod Ricard.
Lee James, who was promoted to the role, is tasked with...
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