Michael Neave’s signature restaurant celebrated its first anniversary in Edinburgh last month.

It’s a young man’s game – Michael Neave

Chef makes his name in the capital SURVIVING that first tough year in business can be counted as an achievement in itself, but when you...
Eden Brewery boss Paul Miller ‘serves’ his Grand Slam beer.

Murray mania brings boost for Scots pubs

PUBLICANS were served a boost to trade last weekend as Scotland watched Andy Murray battle to victory in the Wimbledon final. Murray beat Serbian...
The Maze Restaurant is located in a glass house overlooking the six-acre gardens, which feature a maze and fountain.

New hotel takes root in Dundee

Third Scottish DoubleTree property launched after £1m revamp HILTON has opened the third Scottish property under its DoubleTree by Hilton brand in Dundee. The hotels...

Tributes paid to Vroni’s manager

TRIBUTES have been paid to Alan Lang, manager of Glasgow wine bar Vroni’s, who died last month aged 59 after battling cancer. ‘Langy’, as he...
Pastures new: Smith and Clough

New property firm launches in Scotland

A NEW property firm specialising in the licensed, leisure and retail sectors has been launched in Scotland. Smith & Clough Business Associates was set up...
Staying in a pub was said to be preferable to a branded hotel, according to the RPBI report.

Room for growth in pub accommodation

Sector ‘snapping at heels’ of hotel chains, report claims PUBS are increasingly competing with other accommodation providers as operators invest “significant amounts” in upgrading letting...

Budget chain to launch compact rooms

EDINBURGH is expected to be among the first locations for a new hotel brand from the firm behind Premier Inn. Hub by Premier Inn is...
Raising the bar: Brewdog founders Martin Dickie (left) and James Watt.

Brewer taps beer fans for funds

Brewdog scheme raises £1million within days of launch By Gillian McKenzie BREWDOG has raised a quarter of its £4 million funding target to support further expansion...
Investment plans include two new warehouses by the existing distillery.

Chivas revives Speyside distillery

Glen Keith facility relaunched as part of ongoing expansion drive Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky business of Pernod Ricard, has reopened Glen Keith distillery as...
The industry has pledged to create new job opportunities for young people.

Government must back hospitality

Sector on track to create 30,000 job opportunities by 2015 THE UK Government must provide greater support to the tourism and hospitality industries in order...

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