Funding fog begins to clear
There is a greater willingness to lend to trade projects, writes chartered accountant Ian McDougall
THE Scottish economy appears to be going from strength to...
Leasehold model has plenty to offer
Enthusiasm and business sense key to making most of a tenancy
WHETHER you are a veteran operator or relatively new to the trade, opening a...
Artisan approach key for Costley
Award-winning hotelier to add microbrewery to Ayrshire inn
By Gillian McKenzie
WHEN it comes to attention to detail, Bill Costley is meticulous.
It perhaps stems from his...
A summer for seeing the world?
Raft of events taking place in Scotland could help beer sales
OUTLETS that offer their customers a varied range of quality world beers could be...
A lick of paint goes a long way
Smart spending can be a breath of fresh air for a venue
YOU don’t need to spend the earth to leave your customers with a...
Training crisis continues
New figures show extent of refresher backlog across Scotland.
Lace up for World Cup
Get venue in shape to reap tournament rewards
WITH less than two months to go until the World Cup kicks-off in Brazil, now is the...
Preparation is key to summer
Operators who plan ahead will reap rewards, say drinks firms
ALTHOUGH it’s never possible to anticipate the weather ahead of a Scottish summer, there are...
Get geared up for summer
Operators can cash in on outdoor areas
IT may not always feel like it, but spring is now in full swing and it won’t be...
Crafty question winner
Congratulations to Campbell R. Dobie who correctly answered that Scottish beers were traditionally measured in (B) shillings.
Two cases of Homecoming Scotland beer are...

























