• Beer is a major focus for the owners of The Anderson in Fortrose.

A novel address to a haggis

A HIGHLAND bar and restaurant is set to celebrate Burns Night in style this weekend when it serves customers its very own haggis beer....
• Unused spaces, such as storage rooms or meeting rooms, can be converted to create a private hire entertainment space such as a karaoke room.

Entertain change to break from the pack

Expanding range of options can set venues apart, say firms IN an ever competitive marketplace, it seems a strong entertainment offer can help a venue...
• Burns Night provides the ideal opportunity to grow sales of Scotch whisky, say drinks firms.

Bard’s birth is Scotch Wha Hae

Annual Burns celebrations can be a boon to whisky sales IT’S a uniquely Scottish event, and one traditionally tied to food and drink. But are...
hospitality

Time to ring the changes?

Career prospects in Scotland’s hospitality industry are bright, say pub groups THE start of a new year can often be a time of reflection. And...
• Chefs say a disciplined daily cleaning routine should be in place in all commercial kitchens.

Maintain order in the kitchen

Standard of cleanliness back-of-house can affect entire operation, chefs say QUALITY ingredients, fantastic cooking and great staff can take a kitchen so far, but a...
Craft sector

Teamwork is key for craft sector

Scotland’s independent breweries are booming, but the industry could benefit from collaboration, writes accountant Adam Hardie SCOTLAND’S craft brewing sector is thriving once again. We...
local

Spot the local winner announced

The winner of a 9-gallon cask of Homecoming Scotland 2014 Beer is Amy Goode of No.2 Baker Street in Stirling who correctly located the...
• The training aims to help bar staff identify and deal with any incidents which may occur.

Chance to boost safety training

Course aims to help bar staff identify and handle range of incidents A NEW safety training scheme for licensees, bar staff and door stewards has...
The whisky is priced at £28.99 a bottle

Ode to Burns from island distiller

ISLE of Arran Distillers has launched the latest expression of its whisky to be named after Scotland’s bard. Matured in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks...
Borgmann 1772

UK launch for liqueur

GERMAN herbal liqueur Borgmann 1772 has been launched in the UK. Distributed by Marblehead Brand Development, Borgmann 1772 is available from Gerry’s Wines and Spirits...

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