Cask growth is not small beer
THE rise and rise of Scotland’s small brewers has been something to savour in recent years. And happily, there’s still no sign of the...
Thinking inside the box
ONCE disdained by wine drinkers, attitudes towards boxed and screw top wines are changing, according to new research.
A recent study from Mintel found that...
Getting serious about safety
A REPORT issued this week highlighted an annual increase of 2700 major and fatal accidents at work in Scotland over the last five years.
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Events, dear boy, events
PUBS around the country were teeming with Tartan Army foot soldiers last weekend as Scotland began its qualification campaign for the World Cup in...
Stats shouldn’t cloud real issues
IT was interesting to read the latest alcohol harm statistics, announced by Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS) this month ahead of its annual conference.
The figures...
New retail manager for whisky experience
THE Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh has appointed a new manager for its retail outlet.
Keith MacKay has more than 14 years’ experience in the...
Trade must get itself connected
A comprehensive online strategy can benefit hospitality businesses, says digital marketing manager Simon Bennison
IT’S quickly becoming clear that no one in the hospitality industry...
There’s life beyond the headlines
THERE continues to be little sign that the UK economy is in full recovery mode. Just last week business lobby group the CBI (Confederation...
Hoteliers must avoid price Games
IT’S hard to see how the Olympics could have gone any better for LOCOG (London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games).
New heroes...
Put bed tax to sleep – for good
Instead of hitting tourists with further charges, it’s time for Edinburgh City Council to lobby the UK government to cut VAT for the hospitality...
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Luke Richardson
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