Green light for Arran distillery

ISLE of Arran Distillers has been granted planning permission to build a second distillery on the island. The new production facility, which was given the...

Firms at the fore of Fringe

EDINBURGH’S Fringe Festival is the place to be this month, with several drinks firms aiming to keep a high profile for their brands at...

Chardon d’Or still shining 15 years on

Evolution ensures Brian Maule’s restaurant stays at top of its game By Gillian McKenzie WHEN SLTN catches up with Brian Maule, he’s not long back from...

Whisky pub is in good spirits

Passion, atmosphere and range impress SLTN judges By Matthew Lynas WHEN Paul McDonagh took on the Bon Accord in Glasgow 15 years ago, there were five...

Plonk down on Picardy Place

A NEW wine bar with an Italian flavour has opened in Edinburgh, offering an exclusive selection of wines imported by father and son owners...

Coalition takes aim at sugar tax

A COALITION of trade groups has the proposed ‘sugar tax’ squarely in its sights as it lobbies the UK Government to abandon the initiative. The...

Work begins on Clyde distillery

Construction of a new Glasgow whisky distillery is underway. The project, which will cost a claimed £10.5 million, will see the Pump House building...

Bullish start for a Fierce team

Pursuing the microbrewery dream in Aberdeen A PAIR of passionate home brewers have upped their game with the launch of a commercial microbrewery in Aberdeen...

Standards can snare punters

Quality is king in Inverness bar that gets the beer right By Matthew Lynas SHARING its name with an infamous poacher of the past, Johnny Foxes...

The Black Isle Brewery launches Inverness bar

A new craft beer bar with rooms has been launched in Inverness city centre by the Black Isle Brewery. Located in a former charity shop...

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