Monthly Archives: July 2015
More to the Budget than meets the eye
While there was plenty to complain about, there are several bright sides to George Osborne’s plans, writes Ian McDougall
The Conservative Government has a slim majority...
Eatery dream was right next door
Ralph Colaluca’s dream project of opening an Italian restaurant began with a chip shop.
The journey towards the opening of Raffaelle’s Italian Kitchen & Bar started...
Go west for traditional inn
A Traditional loch-side inn which is said to occupy one of the finest locations in the west Highlands has been put on the open market for...
Community champ goes its own way
The landlord of Alva pub the Crown Inn had no experience in the licensed trade before taking over the bar five years ago.
It was...
Steer clear of cold shoulders
Research conducted on behalf of Scotch whisky brand Monkey Shoulder has revealed that two thirds (66%) of UK adults have been put off from...
Take a shot with toffee
THE firm behind Stivy’s has launched a new Sticky Toffee Pudding variant.
The limited edition flavour is said to have the “scent of freshly baked...
Making sure there’s no glass half clean
When customers visit the on-trade they expect high standards – from the quality of the liquid to the cleanliness of the crockery or glass...
Batleys scraps card charges
WHOLESALE group Bestway – parent company of Batleys - has announced that it has scrapped credit card charges across all of its depots.
The company,...
Property firms join forces
Two Edinburgh-based commercial property firms have announced a strategic joint venture that will see the companies share resources.
Cornerstone Business Agents and IME Property are...
Living wage plans under fire
By Matthew Lynas
Budget announcement is a “bombshell”, trade group says
Trade groups and business leaders have criticised the introduction of a National Living Wage (NLW),...
Columns
Luke Richardson
William Woodburn
