Monthly Archives: October 2013
Diageo tees up Ryder Cup cocktails
DRINKS giant Diageo has unveiled a range of Johnnie Walker-based cocktails to celebrate the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles.
Created by Diageo’s World Class Bartender...
Capital return for spirits show
Boutique Bar event will take place in Edinburgh next month
MORE than four hundred bartenders and trade representatives are expected to descend on Edinburgh’s Mansfield...
Price and quality are key to portfolio
Products should cater to all wallets and tastes, say drinks firms
COVERING a variety of price points and categories is essential when building a successful...
Chips not down for franchises
THE firm behind fish and chips restaurant brand Harry Ramsden’s is set to launch a new franchising option.
The initiative will enable Harry Ramsden’s franchisees...
Outlook bright for Scottish hotels
Sector shows signs of returning to pre-recession performance
SEVERAL months of growth for Scotland’s hotels sector could be a sign that the industry is returning...
Tourism visits and spend on the increase
EXPENDITURE and visits to Scotland by both international and domestic tourists increased during the first half of 2013, according to new figures from the...
New Scottish sales boss for Star
STAR Pubs & Bars has announced a shake-up of its management team that has seen Scottish sales boss Ken McGown move to a new...
Landmark wins wine awards
WHOLESALE group Landmark has scooped two top awards for its wine portfolio.
At the recent Wholesale Quality Food & Drink Awards the group won the...
Will you swoop on Craw’s Nest?
A SEASIDE hotel in Fife has come onto the books of Colliers International.
The Craw’s Nest Hotel in Anstruther comprises 50 en suite bedrooms, two...
Hydro hits the right notes
By Gillian McKenzie
SCOTLAND hasn’t always had the best track record when it comes to large scale building projects.
The Edinburgh trams, the Scottish Parliament building,...