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• BII Scotland chairman Stephen McGowan.

Trade enjoys an ‘amazing year’

By Graeme Murray BII Scotland panel celebrates success and looks to the future FOUR leading trade figures said they are optimistic about the future of Scotland’s...
• The Commonwealth Games resulted in a rise in hotel room occupancy rates.

Hospitality is the winner of Games

Hotel and B&B occupancy rates rise during events ROOM occupancy rates in Glasgow hotels and B&Bs enjoyed a major boost during the Commonwealth Games,...

Campbell is new SLTA chairman

INVERARITY Morton sales director Donald Campbell was officially named as chairman of the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) at the annual lunch in Stirling...

Cocktail makers’ close shave

TWO Scottish mixologists have been named runners-up in a UK cocktail competition. The bartenders – Jonny Gausinet of The Bon Vivant in Edinburgh (back right)...
• Single malt whisky has not been distilled and casked at the Eden Mill site since the 19th century.

Historic whisky for St Andrews site

Single malt production resumes after century-and-a-half hiatus STAFF at Eden Mill Distillery near St Andrews made history this month when, for the first time in...
• Aldo and Anthony Cecchini toast the launch of their latest Ayrshire venue in Prestwick.

Cecchinis add to Ayrshire estate

Father and son open new venue and announce plans for five more FATHER and son restaurateurs Aldo and Anthony Cecchini have added another venue to...
Di Maggio’s Group directors Mario Gizzi and Tony Conetta were presented with the SLTN Award for Industry Achievement at the glittering awards ceremony

Restaurateurs take top award

Standing ovation as Mario Gizzi and Tony Conetta were presented with SLTN Award for Industry Achievement at glittering event MORE than 670 guests were on...

Marco’s cues up new pool hall in the capital

A NEW pool hall and pizza bar has opened in Edinburgh’s west end. Marco’s Pool Hall and Pizza Bar is the latest project from Paul...
• Iain, John and David Stirling of Arbikie Distillery in Angus have created Arbikie Vodka.

Scots vodka from estate’s tattie fields

THE three brothers behind one of Scotland’s newest ‘farm-to-bottle’ distilleries have launched a ‘super-premium’ vodka made using potatoes grown on the family’s Highland estate. Arbikie...

New gin brings festive spirit

THE firm behind Edinburgh Gin has launched a new limited edition spirit inspired by the ‘taste of Christmas’. Edinburgh’s Christmas Gin is infused with...

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL by Jack Cummins
FINANCIAL Wylie & Bisset
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson
MEET THE MAKER
William Woodburn
MIXED UP WORLD Ewan Angus