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Chef’s special

Simon McKenzie, Head chef, Isle of Eriska Hotel, by Oban How long have you been in the catering business? I went straight to college after leaving...

Chef’s special

Max Hogg, Head chef, Livingston’s, High Street, Linlithgow Livingston’s is a family-run restaurant tucked away off the High Street in the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow....

Trade must get its Act together

Operators urged to train staff on forthcoming legal changes THE Alcohol Act will bring a number of changes in legislation when it comes into force...

Chef’s special

Dawid Kaleta, Head chef, Scottish Steak Club, Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa Part of the recently-refurbished Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa near Falkirk, the Scottish...

Your licensed trade charity needs you

Every year, The Ben provides much-needed financial support to former members of the trade who have fallen into difficult times. New president Gordon Bell outlines the charity’s goals and how you, operators and bar staff, can help it continue to help those in need.

Andrew notches up gin win

EDINBURGH bartender Andrew Kearns was crowned the winner of a Caorunn gin cocktail competition earlier this month. Held in capital venue The Voodoo Rooms, in...

Chef’s Special : Richard Hewat

Richard Hewat, Chef and proprietor, Hewat's, Causewayside, Edinburgh Launched in 2004 by husband and wife team Richard and Margaret Hewat, Hewat's majors in modern Scottish...

Tennent’s takes training to Isles

Tennent's Lager is taking its Training Academy to the Northern Isles. Scotland's biggest alcohol brand has struck a deal with wholesaler JW Gray which will see it establish new satellite training centres in depots on Orkney and Shetland. The centres will run courses on a variety of topics, including food hygiene, wines and spirits, management skills and customer service. JW Gray has already been running a range of courses for islanders, which have largely focused on alcohol legislation.

Step up to the drinks challenge

Consumers demanding more bang for their buck in bars HAVING premium spirits brands on the gantry and offering quality long mixed drinks and cocktails has...

Bacardi brings in the experts

BACARDI Brown-Forman Brands has expanded its Training Team programme with the recruitment of bartenders from across the UK. In Scotland, the company has recruited...

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL by Jack Cummins
FINANCIAL Wylie & Bisset
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson
MEET THE MAKER
William Woodburn
MIXED UP WORLD Ewan Angus