Long arm of the law tightens grip on trade
THE raft of new alcohol and licensing legislation introduced in recent years has led to increased red tape, financial strain and confusion for the...
Room for growth at Argyll hotel
AN Argyll hotel has tripled in size after its operators secured a £1 million funding package from Bank of Scotland.
A major refurbishment of the...
Investors target Scots firms
SCOTTISH food and drink firms are being targeted by a new investment group.
London and Scottish Investment Partners (LSIP) – a group of 20 investors...
Planning key to financial support
Seeking advice could reveal alternative solutions, firms say
A ROBUST, honest and engaging business plan is key to securing funding for licensed trade projects.
That’s the...
Revamp of Kinross hotels gets green light
Rooms and bistro to be refurbished after operator secures funding package
Two hotels on the Kinross Estate are to benefit from a refurbishment after their...
Keep cider in range, drinks firms say
Operators advised to choose carefully if fridge space is limited
An explosion of new fruit flavours and products in recent years has given operators no...
Happy trails for Pilgrim
Edinburgh bar embarks on new journey after major refurb. Dave Hunter reports
BREATHING new life into old material is a recurring theme at Edinburgh bar...
Trade urged to embrace technology
New kit and software can improve efficiency, suppliers say
TECHNOLOGY is playing an increasingly important role in bars, restaurants, hotels and nightclubs – and the...
Beer drinkers thirst for more
Search for new flavours boosting craft sector, microbrewers say
A FOCUS on new flavours and quality ingredients is helping to drive sales of craft beers...
Long drinks can help trade get into the summer spirit
Well-stocked gantry key to boosting sales in coming months
AS the nights get longer so should the drinks.
That’s the message from drinks firms, who...
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Luke Richardson
William Woodburn
