Monthly Archives: May 2012
Life is suite at new capital hotel
Inverlochy Castle Management International boss says The Atholl offers the ultimate in privacy and luxury.
THE timing was far from ideal: just as Edinburgh’s newest...
New additions to luxury blend
New Johnnie Walker whiskies tap into growth of premium whisky sector
DIAGEO has expanded its Johnnie Walker range in the UK with the introduction of...
Trade planning underway for big Euro 2012 kick-off
Operators are taking steps to turn the big games in Poland and the Ukraine into commercial success, finds Scott Wright
THE anticipation is building as...
No extra time for cup final
TRADE groups have hit out at Edinburgh licensing board’s decision not to grant extra hours for the historic Scottish Cup Final clash between Hibs and Hearts this Saturday (May 19). SLTA boss Paul Waterson said the decision to knock back all 21 applications for premises to open earlier on Saturday for the all-Edinburgh cup final - the first since 1896 – was a missed opportunity.
West to the 4 with new lager
WEST, the fast-growing brewer based on Glasgow Green, is bidding to shake things up on the standard lager scene. The business, headed by Petra Wetzel, is launching a new 4% ABV lager as an alternative to brands like Tennent’s, Carling and Beck’s Vier. West 4 is the latest in a portfolio of beers, made according to Germany’s ancient beer purity laws, which are gaining traction in the Scottish trade and around the world.
Election joy for Hamilton publican
A HAMILTON publican is embarking on a career in politics after winning a seat in the Scottish local elections earlier this month. Lynn Adams, who runs the George bar with husband Colin, took one of three seats available in South Lanarkshire Council’s Hamilton North and East ward for the SNP. David McLachlan and Monica Lennon returned the other two seats for Labour. Labour won the most seats across South Lanarkshire
Chilled out fine dining is Wedgwood mantra
FINE dining without the pomp and ceremony.
It’s the philosophy that’s consumed the owners of Wedgwood the Restaurant in Edinburgh since it opened its doors...
Search on for Highlands’ best
THE best restaurants in the Scottish Highlands and Islands are to be celebrated for the first time under a long-established awards scheme.
The Highlands &...
Get ready for a long cool summer
THERE’S been plenty of talk that the plethora of major events coming up this summer will translate into profits for pubs.
But if operators are...
Gary goes to Carberry
LUXURY hotel group Clarenco has appointed Gary Leishman as the head chef at its Carberry Tower property.
Leishman was most recently sous chef at the...
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