Trade urged to back Games
Operators and bar staff across Scotland are being urged to back a charity Highland Games later this month. Taking place on Sunday September 18 in the village …
Drinks firm staff get hands dirty
STAFF members from drinks firm Pernod Ricard rolled up their sleeves and tested their gardening skills recently when they volunteered to help out licensed …
Back to the future for gin brand
A NEW-look bottle for gin brand Gordon’s is being rolled out to the on-trade. Described as contemporary while reinforcing the brand’s heritage, the new …
Former Tennent’s boss joins Inverarity Morton board
Former Tennent Caledonian Breweries (TCB) chief executive Brian Calder has joined wholesaler Inverarity Morton as a non-executive director. Calder – the …
On-trade pint sales are down
ON-trade beer sales across the UK dropped in the second quarter of this year, according to the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA). The association’s …
Bartenders join gin masterclass
AROUND 100 bartenders from across Scotland gathered in Glasgow and Edinburgh earlier this month for masterclasses hosted by English craft gin Brockmans. …
Becks back in business
DAVID Beckham has dipped his toe in the whisky industry for a second time with the launch of a new variant in the Haig Club range. Released this month, Haig …
New chief in the north
MACDONALD Hotels & Resorts has appointed Simon Farr to oversee its portfolio in the north of Scotland. Farr, whose hospitality career spans more than 30 …
Dumfriesshire inn for sale
A BAR and restaurant with rooms in Dumfriesshire has come onto the books of property firm CDLH. Located in St John’s Town of Dalry, the Clachan Inn has a …
