Monthly Archives: September 2012

There’s more to sweet wines than sugar content

IT has always surprised me why sweet wines have never really set the heather on fire. Some of you might think I am talking...

One to watch on vodka

DRINKS distributor Hi-Spirits has launched what it claims is the industry’s first draught vodka. The Vodka One font has been trialled in a number of...

Punch hotel might just be top Trump in north east

THE lease for an Aberdeenshire hotel said be ideally-placed to benefit from the new Trump International golf resort has become available. Punch Taverns is seeking...

Board fails test in Tesco ruling

AN appeal brought by Tesco against Midlothian Licensing Board’s decision to suspend the premises licence of its Dalkeith store for a period of 48...

There’s life beyond the headlines

THERE continues to be little sign that the UK economy is in full recovery mode. Just last week business lobby group the CBI (Confederation...

Aspiring chefs star in top event

SOME of Scotland’s most exciting new chefs will showcase their skills at an exclusive dining event in Edinburgh. Trinity Apse, just off the Royal Mile,...

Perthshire hotel on the market

A PERTHSHIRE hotel that’s said to offer new owners scope to build on an established business is up for sale. Located on the outskirts of...

Brewer puts on glass act

TENNENT’S is asking consumers to sum up Scotland to a ‘T’. The lager wants Scots to describe how they feel about their nation in a...

Will you Bank on Ayr guest house?

Business on market after 24 years under same ownership A NEW owner is sought for an Ayr guest house for the first time in 24...

New products offer a lifeline

Pubcos emphasise the importance of being ahead of the curve on brands IT’S often said that consumers have never been so clued up about they...

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