Monthly Archives: March 2014
Early kick-off for St Patrick’s
Six Nations tournament could boost Irish celebrations
THIS year’s St Patrick’s Day represents a double opportunity for publicans to boost business, according to Guinness parent...
Chance to reach for the Stars
Pubco offloads two venues on the outskirts of Edinburgh
TWO former Star Pubs & Bars premises on the outskirts of Edinburgh have been put up...
Clutha response shows how special trade is
By Gillian McKenzie
PEOPLE make Scotland’s licensed trade – it’s a phrase I hear often when speaking to operators and those in the drinks industry.
And...
Giraffe heads for Glasgow
Tesco-owned restaurant chain to open in city
A RESTAURANT chain owned by supermarket giant Tesco is set to open its second Scottish outlet in Glasgow...
Chef’s special: Stuart Stirling
Stuart Stirling, Head chef, The Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness
A four-star resort and spa with a strong focus on food, the Kingsmills Hotel is located only...
The Wine Guy with Guy Chatfield
Pretentious tasting notes are no help to anyone when it comes to recommending wine, writes Guy Chatfield
I THINK the best one I ever heard...
Mad Men sparks new thirst for Old Fashioned
AN American TV series set in a New York advertising agency in the 1960s is credited with boosting the popularity of the Old Fashioned...
A sporting chance in the south west
Hotel in outdoor activities hot spot comes onto market
A HOTEL close to a raft of sports and outdoor activities in the south west has...
Investment to double distillery production
New equipment at Speyburn will increase capacity and cut carbon footprint
INVER House Distillers has unveiled a £4 million expansion plan for its Speyburn Distillery...
Sodexo chef takes fight to the UK
SCOTTISH-based chef Tom Beauchamp is set to take on rivals from across the UK after winning the Scottish heat of the Sodexo Chef of...