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Monthly Archives: October 2013

• Bartender David Rios.

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...
Boutique Bar Show

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...
• Selecting spirits for the back-bar can be a challenge, but drinks firms say a strong spirits range should cover a variety of price points and occasions.

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...
Harry Ramsden’s CEO Joe Teixeira.

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...
Edinburgh was the top Scottish city for hotel occupancy and rooms yield.

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...
Lonely Planet recently highlighted Stirling Castle as a top place to visit.

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...
• Gary Corney of Star Pubs & Bars.

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...
‘Best sparkling wine’ Santa Loretta.

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...
The Craw’s Nest has 50 bedrooms.

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,...

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