Cider firm toasts ‘record’ results
A 57% uplift in its total cider business helped Suffolk-based producer Aspall post ‘record’ results in the three months to December 31.
Growth was driven...
Hospitality should be at the heart of economic recovery
Ahead of next month’s Scottish Parliament elections UK Hospitality has published a manifesto setting out a number of priorities for the incoming Scottish Government.
Ministers in licence U-turn
The Scottish Government was forced last week to hastily review its verdict over how the 2005 Act has affected premises licence numbers in Scotland. As it published its liquor licence statistics for 2010/11, the government initially said the tally of premises licences suggested the “implementation of the Act has had little impact on the long-term trend” of a 4% fall every three years. But it quickly emerged that the decline was much higher.
Alcohol can be served indoors from 17th May, first minister confirms
First minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that a raft of changes will take place from Monday, with the majority of mainland Scotland moving to level two of restrictions while the islands move down to level one.
Brewer gets into the festive spirit
TENNENT’S Lager is helping pubs across Scotland to gear up for Christmas with the launch of a new festive pint glass.
The Christmas glassware, a...
Distillery dog is ready for his close-up
The co-owner of an independent Scottish distillery and his furry friend are hoping to be named ‘top dog’ in Scotland – and raise some money for charity in the process.
Economic crisis ‘worse than COVID’
Urgent action is needed from both governments to protect the hospitality sector amid economic crisis, writes Colin Wilkinson, managing director of SLTA.
The allure of Loch Ness still runs deep
SLTN Award-winners Willie Cameron and Fraser Campbell have expanded Cobbs Group to comprise four hotels, including Loch Ness Country House Hotel, 18 coffee shops and eight retail outlets, as well as a bakery business
South west guest house in the frame
Wigtown business which offers photography courses for sale
A SOUTH west guest house which runs photography courses has come onto the books of property agent...
‘Best kept secret’ eyes on-trade growth
BESTWAY, the family-owned wholesale business with depots across Scotland, is aiming for a significant expansion of its on-trade business through its Drinks Express delivered service.
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