Gold standard for city operators
Licensees ‘proud of Glasgow’ after successful Commonwealth Games
By Dave Hunter, Matthew Lynas and Graeme Murray
OPERATORS across Glasgow say they have reaped the rewards from...
Roxburge changes hands
AN Edinburgh hotel has been sold to a US-based investment firm in what’s been described as the largest single asset hospitality deal in the...
Boost for pub beer sales
BEER sales in the UK have increased at the highest rate since 1997, according to new figures.
The BBPA’s quarterly Beer Barometer revealed sales of...
Commonwealth demands Scotch
ALMOST a fifth (19%) of Scotch whisky exports go to Commonwealth countries.
Last year exports were up 1% on 2012 to £793 million, out...
Thai street food arrives in the centre of Aberdeen
THE firm behind Thai restaurant chain Chaophraya has opened a new restaurant in Aberdeen.
Thaikhun, meaning ‘your Thailand’, is a casual dining restaurant inspired...
Dunns snaps up Dameck
Blantyre firm buys craft beer specialist
DUNNS Food & Drinks, the Blantyre-based drinks and foodservice wholesaler, has acquired on-trade craft beer supplier Dameck Drinks for...
West goes to the west end
THE team behind West Brewery, Bar and Restaurant in Glasgow is expanding the brand with the opening of a second bar in the city....
CAMRA crowns ale champions
Kelburn and Stewart Brewing take top beer awards
By Gillian McKenzie
KELBURN Brewing Company and Stewart Brewing took the top awards at this year’s Scottish Real...
Beer festival coming to Scotland
BEER festival Craft Beer Rising is coming to Scotland this September with an event at Glasgow’s Drygate Brewery.
The event, which was launched in...
Bank to free up funding for the trade
SANTANDER has committed to making £100 million of funding available to the Scottish hotel and leisure sector this year.
Santander Corporate & Commercial, the...
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