The spotlight is on careers at BII

Trade group’s new chair will look at changing perceptions PROMOTING the licensed trade as a rewarding, long-term career choice will be the top priority for...

Handsome host sought

THE search is on to find a first-footer for Crossbasket Castle in Blantyre. A “tall handsome stranger” is being sought to bear gifts at the...

Trade show is back in town

SCOTTISH tourism and hospitality trade show ScotHot will return to Glasgow in March. Organisers claim the 2017 show, which takes place at the SECC on...

Soba sets sights on seven more

Outside investment fuels a major expansion GLASGOW-based bar and restaurant chain Bar Soba is preparing for a major expansion which will more than double its...

Holyrood: Tied pubs are not disadvantaged

Study into Scottish pub market recommends more conversation before legislation LEASED pubs operating under the beer tie in Scotland are not unfairly disadvantaged when compared...

Hotel association’s new faces focus on training

Stevens and Fisher appointed joint chairs of GGHA The Greater Glasgow Hoteliers Association (GGHA) has appointed a new leadership team as it aims to improve...

Sugar tax draft law published

Levy on added-sugar scheduled for April 2018 THE UK Government has today (December 5) published draft legislation on a sugar levy scheduled to come into...

The Spanish Butcher opens its doors

GLASGOW restaurateurs James and Louise Rusk have opened their latest venue, The Spanish Butcher, in Glasgow’s Merchant City. Setting up shop at 80 Miller Street,...

A rum that’s leading the pack

Cocktail team releases Scottish distilled white rum EDINBURGH on-trade duo Mike Aikman and Jason Scott, co-owners of Bramble, have joined forces with Gavin Ferguson of...

Santa Paws is coming to town

Mercat Grill to host dog-friendly breakfast in support of dog and cat home It’s almost time to send in the hounds at the Mercat Grill...

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