Senior appointments for Rocca
Rocca Group, the independent Scottish restaurant business, has made several senior appointments to its growing Edinburgh operation.
Blackwoods will head to Scotland after Ardgowan deal
Blackwoods, the gin brand owned by London drinks business Distil, will be produced in Scotland from next year after a multi-million pound deal with the Ardgowan Distillery Company.
Operators urged to sign up for tourism voucher scheme
Accommodation providers across Scotland are being encouraged to sign up to a new voucher scheme designed to subsidise short breaks for low-income families and unpaid carers.
GMs are new to the Family
Independent hospitality group the Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels has recruited new general managers for two of its hotels.
Five-star self-catering in Glencoe
Scottish hotels group Crerar has stepped into self-catering accommodation for the first time with a new addition to its five-star Glencoe Inn property.
Distiller drives biogas project
The team behind Speyside single malt Glenfiddich is driving forward with a sustainable transport initiative to turn waste into green fuel for its fleet.
Industry moves to tackle staff shortage
Operators across Scotland are moving to tackle the recruitment challenge facing the industry, as staff shortages impact on businesses across the country.
Future looks bright for new Thai eatery
FROM the brightly-coloured silk lanterns overhead to the pink neon sign proclaiming ‘Paradise this way...’, Panang brings more than a taste of Thailand to Glasgow city centre.
‘Best kept secret’ eyes on-trade growth
BESTWAY, the family-owned wholesale business with depots across Scotland, is aiming for a significant expansion of its on-trade business through its Drinks Express delivered service.
City speakeasy has artistic flair
THE team behind Glasgow bars St Luke’s and The Amsterdam have hailed their latest venture – speakeasy cocktail bar The Absent Ear – a “roaring success”, despite opening during coronavirus restrictions.
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