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Scotch whisky exports increase

THE value of Scotch whisky exports grew by 11% in the first six months of 2013 to nearly £2 billion, according to new figures...
Scotland’s food and drink industry has grown ahead of expectations.

Scots food and drink a ‘success’

Industry smashes turnover targets six years ahead of schedule SCOTLAND’S food and drink industry has grown ahead of expectations since 2009, with annual turnover now...
Mobile technology is playing an increasingly important role in pubs, the report says.

Technology can help ‘future proof’ pubs

Operators who don’t do digital could miss out on the next generation of drinkers PUB operators must embrace digital technology or risk losing out on...
Bibendum

Quality and flavour key to wine sales

Growth of category relies on shifting away from selling purely on price, says supplier By Dave Hunter An emphasis on quality and flavour, rather than price,...
Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles has taken the top Scottish place in the Good Food Guide’s 2014 edition. The restaurant has been open for more than 13 years.

A Fairlie good result for Scottish chef

Eponymous restaurant leapfrogs rivals to be named best north of border ANDREW Fairlie’s signature restaurant at Gleneagles has been named the best eatery in Scotland...

Highland board scraps plastic

Highland board scraps plastic By Dave Hunter HIGHLAND licensing board has been praised for scrapping a policy which forced late night operators to use plastic ‘glasses’....
Bon Accord

Bon Accord best bar for a dram

Glasgow outlet named UK’s top whisky venue by Good Pub Guide By Matthew Lynas GLASGOW’S Bon Accord has been named UK Whisky Bar of the Year...
McLelland of Williams Bros.

Craft brewer plans further expansion

Williams Bros upgrades facilities as part of £1 million investment By Matthew Lynas ALLOA-based craft beer brewer Williams Bros. Brewing Co is set for further expansion...
Twelve episodes of The Only Way Is... The Vu have been broadcast so far.

The only way is online for club

Dundee outlet reaps rewards of web show and beauty treatments By Dave Hunter A DUNDEE nightclub claims to be reaping the rewards of digital marketing, after...
Stravaigin

Stravaigin happy to go its own way

SLTN award winner continues to push boundaries, as Matthew Lynas reports “IF our butcher has a sack of bulls’ testicles there are only a handful...

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