Monthly Archives: February 2015
Cask ale is king of the castle
Caledonian Brewery and Historic Scotland launch an 80/-
EDINBURGH-based Caledonian Brewery has revamped its 80/- beer in a new partnership with Edinburgh Castle.
Teaming up with...
Workshops for pubco
Star Pubs & Bars invests £75,000 in retail skills training programme
HEINEKEN-owned pub company Star Pubs & Bars has announced a £75,000 investment in a...
New chapter for Borders bistro
RESTAURATEURS seeking a new opportunity might be interested in a Borders business which has come onto the books of Cornerstone Business Agents.
The 64-cover Chapters...
Perth hotel hits the market
COLLIERS International is marketing the 23-bedroom New County Hotel in Perth on behalf of administrators.
The hotel is currently trading and the selling agent said...
Restaurant with rooms is refurbished
HIGHLAND fine dining restaurant with rooms The Cross at Kingussie has reopened after a refurbishment.
In addition to the winter revamp, which saw several of...
Hats off to St Pat’s
SHS Drinks, the firm behind RTD brand WKD,has been distributing special themed headgear in the trade ahead of St Patrick’s Day.
The firm is providing...
Potting Shed blooms again
THE Potting Shed in Edinburgh has been relaunched with a new-look interior and food concept.
The Potterow venue, which was opened in August 2013 by...
Tributes paid to trade figure
SCOTTISH drinks industry veteran John Alexander McRae has passed away.
Known as Sandy to all, McRae spent over 30 years in the trade working with...
Make the most of the great outdoors
SCOTLAND’S climate is often unpredictable, but operators can still make the most of their outdoor spaces while they wait for the elusive sunshine.
But before...
Wholesalers make duty calls
A CUT or at least a freeze in alcohol duty in next month’s Budget could benefit the Scottish on-trade amid what continue to be...
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