Monthly Archives: March 2015
Great outlook for eateries
THREE Scottish restaurants have been credited with having some of the best views in the UK.
The View in Wormit, Fife (right), Metro Bar &...
Whisky bar is one for the ages
Thompson brothers build a range from different decades at award-winning Dornoch venue. Dave Hunter reports
BROTHERS Philip and Simon Thompson are, unashamedly, whisky geeks.
In their...
Brewer-band collaboration
EDINBURGH-based brewer Barney’s Beer has joined forces with Scottish indie rock outfit Idlewild for the release of a limited edition beer to celebrate the...
Trade braced for football stadia fallout
THE debate surrounding the availability of alcohol in football stadia was back in the spotlight last week.
Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy kicked off the...
Instil to launch Kiwi collection
A COLLECTIVE of New Zealand craft brewers has appointed Instil Drinks Co, the beer and spirits division of Bibendum, as its UK agent.
Instil will...
Snow good for hospitality trade
By Graeme Murray & Matthew Lynas
HOSPITALITY operators are reaping the rewards of a bumper ski season as Ski-Scotland claimed it was worth more than £14...
SWA at Westminster
REPRESENTATIVES from the Scotch whisky industry met with the Treasury to put forward their case for a 2% cut in spirits duty.
Members of the...
Call for Scots pubs code
AN MSP has petitioned the Scottish Government to introduce a statutory code of practice for pub companies in Scotland and an end to the...
Quarter century for Stuart
THIS is already a landmark year for one Aberdeenshire landlord, after he celebrated the 25th anniversary at the helm of his pub.
Stuart Singer took over...
VDeep in beer and curry
LEITH bar The Vintage has been relaunched as what’s claimed to be Scotland’s first craft beer and curry bar.
VDeep is a collaboration between celebrity...
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Luke Richardson
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