Tourism in the spotlight

Six events across three days will celebrate strength of Scotland’s hospitality industry SCOTLAND’S tourism industry is set to descend on Glasgow next month for Scottish...

More to vodka than meets the eye

From balanced Martini to short mix, a broad appeal brings spirit success WHILE other spirits derive flavour from cask maturing or botanical infusion, vodka producers...

It’s written in the clouds

ORGANISERS of this year’s Scottish Tourism Week Signature Programme have taken to social media to raise awareness of Scotland’s tourism industry by encouraging Twitter...
• Operators should understand their market and have a business plan when seeking finance.

Preparation key to financial success

A detailed business plan and cash flow knowledge is crucial, firms say A NEW year can spell new beginnings, but unlike resolutions, new ventures in...

Get more bang for your buck

Expert advice and careful planning makes money go further A REFURBISHMENT can represent a big investment for any licensee, so it’s crucial operators make the...
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Does your range raise glasses?

The start of the year is a great time to focus on your wine list WITH the Christmas party season behind us, licensees have more...

A poetic chance to boost whisky sales

Operators advised to use tastings and food pairings to attract customers IT’S not just about culture and history – Burns Night presents operators with a...
• Whisky-focused: The Pot Still in Glasgow hosts regular tastings to help customers find a whisky.

Pubs go their own way on Bard’s day

Operators aren’t afraid to shake up the old traditions around Burns Night IT’S traditionally one of the quietest times of the year; a post-festive lull...

Bars boost their range with bottles

Packaged format allows publicans to stock a broad spectrum of beers WITH so many breweries producing quality beer, putting together a range that covers every...

Scottish producers embrace the Bard

Firms making the most of Burns Night encourage publicans to do the same Should auld acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? Scottish drinks...

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR
Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson