Monthly Archives: October 2013
Operator Mussels in on community pub
Refurbishment breathes new life into premises, as Dave Hunter reports
EAST coast operator Graham Blaikie is no stranger to taking on an established venue and...
Cider is set to yield more fruit, firms say
Producers tell SLTN there’s potential for further growth of category
IT’S been one of the drinks industry’s most dynamic categories in recent years, with sales...
Keg taps into ale resurgence
Stalwart brands essential component of range, brewers say
THE modern day ale drinker is more inclined to wander across the taps than previous generations, it...
Borders pub raises a glass to craft beer
The Cobbles named best in Scotland and Northern Ireland in CAMRA guide
THE last few years have been tough for a lot of operators in...
Funding is a breath of fresh Ayr
AYR Racecourse is set for further expansion after securing a major new loan facility from Clydesdale Bank.
The racecourse secured £6.5 million funding from...
Marston’s marches on Motherwell
BREWER and pubco Marston’s is set to continue its Scottish expansion with a new £3 million pub restaurant development at Ravenscraig, near Motherwell.
The group...
Paper Mill to host first beer fest
MIDLOTHIAN bar The Paper Mill is to host its first craft beer festival this weekend.
Kicking off at 6pm on October 4 and running until...
Whisky goes back to black
BURN Stewart Distillers has taken blended Scotch Black Bottle back to its roots, with a new whisky based on the original recipe and a...
Grand Central scores a double
GLASGOW’S Grand Central Hotel has been named Hotel of the Year by its parent company Principal Hayley for the second year running.
The city centre...
Morrison to fly flag for Scotland at awards
STEPHEN Morrison of Glasgow restaurant La Vallee Blanche has been named as the only Scottish finalist in this year’s Academy of Food & Wine...
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