Monthly Archives: February 2015
‘Yesbars’ to pop up ahead of election?
A GLASGOW bar owner has urged pro-independence operators to transform their premises into pop-up 'Yesbars' in the run up to the general election on...
FM for Scottish Tourism Week
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon will take to the stage at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow next month as the keynote speaker at the Scottish...
City gets a slice of American pie
Dundee hosts restaurant brand’s first foray into the European market
By Dave Hunter
AN American pizza chain will launch its first European unit this month when...
Service resumes at The Kitchin
CHEF Tom Kitchin’s Edinburgh restaurant The Kitchin has re-opened for business following a major refurbishment and expansion.
The Michelin-starred establishment in Leith has been...
It’s pastures new for Huw
MAXXIUM UK managing director Huw Pennell is set to leave the firm to take up a newly-created role with Edrington, one of drinks distributor...
Trade’s voice needs greater volume
The SLTA fought changes to drink drive limit every step of the way – and often alone, writes chief executive Paul Waterson
IN the late...
New limit driving pubs to the edge
By Gillian McKenzie
IT had been in place for a little over a week but it was already making its mark on the trade.
Operators I...
A rolling tide of island blends
Whisky firms offer up new flavours with latest releases
JANUARY may traditionally be a quieter month for the on-trade but Scotland’s whisky makers were firing...
Glasgow distiller heads for Hamburg
THE Glasgow Distillery Company has set its sights on the continent after signing a new distribution agreement with Hamburg-based Scottish produce specialist, A Wee...
New variant just the tonic
THE firm behind elderflower drink Bottlegreen has expanded its range of tonic waters with the launch of Bottlegreen Classic Indian Tonic Water.
The new...
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