Monthly Archives: June 2015
Gin brand under starter’s orders
EDINBURGH Gin will be at the races for the next three years as part of a sponsorship deal between brand owner Spencerfield Spirit Company...
Partnership better than legislation
PARTNERSHIPS between government and the trade are the best answer to tackling Scotland’s alcohol issues – not further legislation.
That was the message from Diageo’s Mark...
The summer cider window is open
Operators are urged to capitalise on the outside drinking season
Cider sales traditionally pick up during the summer months as consumers flock to outside drinking areas...
Larbert hotel at new crossroads
Property said to epitomise ‘the spirit of the local’ for sale
A small Scottish hotel, which is said to epitomise “the spirit of the local”, has...
Lower limit hits rural pubs hard
Alcohol sales plummet by up to 90%, new research claims
THE lower drink drive limit has hit rural pubs hardest during its first six months,...
Manorview on inspirational list
Manorview Hotels & Leisure Group has been named one of the most inspiring SME businesses in Britain by the London Stock Exchange Group.
The firm, whose...
Air duty move backed by trade
Proposed reduction in tax could help Scotland attract more visitors
By Graeme Murray
HOSPITALITY and tourism groups have welcomed the devolution of Air Passenger Duty (APD)...
Groups welcome tourism figures
TOURISM groups have welcomed new figures which showed the number of tourists visiting Scotland last year was up 5% to more than 15 million.
The...
Bars mix it up with speciality products
Consumer quest for new flavours is driving sales in Scottish on-trade
An appetite for new flavours and products, coupled with the continued popularity of cocktails, is...
Giving the on-trade a sporting chance
There may not be a Brazilian World Cup or a Glasgow Commonwealth Games this year, but with the Rugby World Cup on the horizon and...
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Luke Richardson
William Woodburn
