Rates remains a cloudy subject

As new bills begin to arrive the much-lauded cap is not the reprieve it seemed to be, writes rates specialist Martin Clarkson .

Yielding fruit in Pitlochry

A new restaurant offering contemporary Scottish food with a focus on seasonal ingredients and local produce has opened in The Old Manse of Blair hotel .

Capaldi cocktail hits the right note

Glasgow bar and restaurant So LA recently played host to Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi after creating a cocktail for the Bathgate-born chart topper .

Pubco’s food for thought

Menu help and discounts with food suppliers are among the benefits being offered to Star Pubs & Bars lessees .

Scottish chef returns to his roots

Scottish-born Mark Donald has returned to his roots after being appointed head chef of Michelin-starred Number One at The Balmoral .

Going with the grain

Perthshire distillery Tullibardine is aiming to shine a new light on single malt whisky .
A selection of Scottish food and drink

National board appointed to deliver £1 billion food and drink tourism boost

AN ambitious plan to boost food tourism in Scotland by £1 billion has taken another step forward with the creation of a national board to oversee its delivery

Countdown to 2019 SLTN Awards launch

In just a few weeks SLTN will launch its annual search for the top venues, staff and operators in the Scottish trade .

Alcohol tax is ‘unworkable’

Calls for Social Responsibility Levy branded ‘outrageous’ .

No tourist tax before 2021, says Hyslop

“No compulsion” for local authorities to introduce levy .

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LEGAL
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ONLY DRAMS
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