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...
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...
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...
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,...
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 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...
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...
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 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...