Shetland gin is the reel thing
A NEW Scottish gin has been launched by what’s claimed to be Britain’s most northerly distillery.
Shetland Reel Gin is made with botanicals, including apple-mint,...
New Macallan site gets approval
Permission granted for distillery and visitor centre development
THE firm behind single malt whisky The Macallan has been granted planning permission for a new £100...
Arran Brewery staffs up ahead of expansion drive
Island brewer prepares to open new operation in Perth and Kinross
ARRAN Brewery has doubled its workforce in a three-month period as it prepares to...
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....
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