City venue to trade places

GLASGOW pub Trader Joes is undergoing a major refurbishment to transform the outlet into a contemporary Scottish bar and restaurant. The £430,000 project is being...

Pub on song for major overhaul

GLASGOW music bar MacSorley’s is due to reopen later this month following a root and branch refurbishment. The £250,000 revamp of the Jamaica Street site,...

Gin shows its romantic side

A LIMITED edition Pinkster gin has been launched in time for Valentine’s Day. Featuring a heart-shaped label with the strapline ‘Let the love beGin’, the...

Scottish teams break through

Four teams from Scottish colleges have fought their way into the semi-finals of this year’s Country Range Student Chef competition. Next week, students from Glasgow...

Resort banks on loch-side terrace

Cameron House is set to unveil a new outdoor terrace overlooking Loch Lomond in time for summer. Due to be completed in May, the new...

Belhaven invests in pubs estate

BELHAVEN Pub Partners has completed refurbishments of three of its pubs – the latest in a series of major investments north of the border. The...

Retired distiller set for return

Jim McEwan joins team at new Islay distillery ISLAY-born distiller Jim McEwan has come out of retirement after just 18 months to join the team...

Trade groups take rates plea to the top of government

Organisations urge First Minister to intervene on rising rateable values HOSPITALITY and tourism trade groups have upped the ante in their bid to block proposed...

Tesco to buy Booker

TESCO is to buy wholesaler Booker for £3.7 billion. The boards of both companies have agreed the share and cash deal, which will see Tesco...

A tail wagging triumph at the Mercat Grill

Venue’s charity drive for Edinburgh animal shelter continues DOGS and cats had their day again at the Mercat Grill in East Lothian after the bar...

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Andrew Dowson
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