Boclair House Hotel’s birthday bash raises £4000 for charity
BOCLAIR House Hotel in Glasgow’s Bearsden has celebrated its first birthday – and raised £4000 for charity in the process.
The hotel, owned and operated...
A story 60 years in the making
Lifting the lid on the best-kept secret in Scottish chilled food
When John Simpson founded a butter-packing business in Methil, Fife, in 1957 no one...
Scots bartenders toast to the next stage
TWO Edinburgh bartenders are London-bound next week (April 11) for the semi-finals of the Courvoisier Toast of Paris global cocktail competition.
Having taken part in...
Trade must apply to councils for rates relief
‘Real terms’ cap means 14.75% ceiling on increases
By Matthew Lynas
ON-TRADE operators awaiting business rates relief under the Scottish Government’s cap for the hospitality industry...
Ayrshire operator’s mainstay Troon eatery reopens
AYRSHIRE multiple operator Buzzworks Holdings’ flagship restaurant, Scotts at Troon Yacht Haven, has reopened following a £500,000 refurbishment.
The restaurant has undergone a complete design...
Lords in favour of minimum pricing
IF a minimum unit price for alcohol is introduced in Scotland, and found to be effective in tackling problem drinking, then it should also...
Scottish venues are Best Bar None
GLASGOW nightclub Campus scooped the top accolade at responsible retailing awards Best Bar None when it was crowned National Champion.
The venue was also one...
Bartenders to tell Tales in Edinburgh
International cocktail event kicks off in capital this Saturday
INTERNATIONAL bartending festival Tales on Tour will make its European debut this weekend when the event...
More support for pub staff needed
Industry needs to be more aware of issues such as alcohol abuse
MORE training and support is needed to help staff in the licensed trade...
Singing the praises of Unsung Hero publican
Award-winning Ayrshire licensee tells all about journey
By Jack Walsh
IN November last year, the SLTN Awards once again championed the very best of the Scottish...