Monthly Archives: April 2016
Cautious welcome for police database
A NEW national Police Scotland database which records licensing information, including premises visits, for venues across the country has been given a “cautious welcome”...
The race is on for Orkney gin
Husband and wife seek permission for new distillery
A husband and wife team on Orkney have fired the starting pistol in their race to build...
Spice things up on the bar
Funkin has expanded its range of cocktail mixers with the addition of the Bloody Mary Spicer.
The firm said the new product is designed to...
Wet-led coastal bar for sale
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors is marketing a bar in the west coast town of Troon.
Occupying a prominent town centre location, McIntyres Bar is a 100%...
Scottish produce celebrated
Food and drink from Speyside producer Gordon Castle was showcased at a special dinner at Hutchesons Bar & Brasserie in Glasgow last week.
The five-course...
New bar books place in the city
By Gillian McKenzie
Books may have lined the walls of 62 Miller Street in Glasgow at one time, but it’s spirits that now dominate in...
Make your summer sizzle
Capitalising on outdoor space can pay dividends, say equipment suppliers
With summer just around the corner, a successful barbecue can mean big business for a...
Authenticity is key for rural success
By Jack Walsh
Sitting by a crackling open fire in the heart of their newly renovated pub, The Old Mill in Killearn, the ambition of...
Avoiding hot water
Ignoring food temperatures could cause trouble
Food hygiene and safety is something no business can afford to get wrong.
Few things will damage an outlet’s reputation...
Chefs on hand at Paisley food fest
Michelin starred chef Nick Nairn was sharing some tricks of the trade in Paisley on April 23 as part of the town’s second annual...