Broughton Ales changes hands
Three drinks industry veterans have acquired Broughton Ales for an undisclosed sum.
David McGowan, formerly of Diageo, and ex-Heineken employees John Hunt and Steve McCarney,...
Soft drinks firm targets free-trade
Vimto to build sales through focus on free and managed outlets
Soft drinks and dispense firm Nichols, owner of Vimto, is targeting significant growth in...
Glen’s firm eyes on-trade growth
By Dave Hunter
The company behind Glen’s vodka and Loch Lomond single malt has the on-trade squarely in its sights as it looks to build...
A new number in Aberdeen
An Aberdeen bar and restaurant has reopened following a three-month refurbishment.
Located in the city’s west end, No. 10 comprises a 90-cover restaurant, created by...
Revamped trade group launched
Incorporation of Bartenders Network into SLTA is ‘mutually beneficial’
A broader, stronger Scottish Licensed Trade Association which is “truly representative” of the on-trade was launched...
Dine heading for capital
A new restaurant is set to be launched in Edinburgh’s financial district by chef Stuart Muir and business partner Paul Brennan.
Located in Saltire Court...
Brewer in the Doghouse
Craft beer and bars firm Brewdog has launched its second outlet in Glasgow.
Located on Hutcheson Street in the Merchant City, Doghouse combines a bar...
Tourism tax plan slammed
HOSPITALITY industry trade group the British Hospitality Association (BHA) has spoken out against plans to introduce a ‘transient visitor levy’ in the Scottish capital.
The...
Cantlay to step down from VS
The chair of tourism marketing body VisitScotland is to step down after six years in the role.
Mike Cantlay will leave VS in March; the...
Hotel bar’s customers are a work of art
Not many hotels in Scotland can boast of having an artist in residence but that’s the claim of the Great Western Hotel in Aberdeen’s...
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