Gin gives rugby a try

Eden Mill has been named as the first ever ‘official gin partner’ of Scottish Rugby. The sponsorship also sees the brand become the official gin...

City pub celebrates three decades

A GLASGOW licensee pulled out all the stops last weekend to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his pub. Billy Gold marked the milestone at Hielan...

An Xtra flavour for Irn-Bru

AG Barr is introducing a new permanent addition to the Irn-Bru range. Irn-Bru Xtra is a sugar-free version of Irn-Bru that is designed to taste...

Drinks woes for the on-trade?

Importers fear Brexit could have ‘devastating effect’ on the industry By Jack Walsh VARIOUS importers that work with the Scottish on-trade have expressed concerns about the...

Snatching a sales assist from football

Firms furnish pubs with advice on getting their sports offer right IN a summer that’s seen some of the biggest names in football dumped out...

A capital investment

Edinburgh First, the hospitality arm of the University of Edinburgh, has invested a claimed £1.6 million renovating its Masson House hotel property. Situated on Pollock...

Wi-fi deal for Punch venues

PUBCO Punch Taverns has extended its agreement with Sky to provide free wi-fi across all its pubs through The Cloud. The extension of Punch’s deal...

Trade divided on EU impact

By Dave Hunter UNCERTAINTY over the economy following the Brexit vote could have a pronounced, short-term impact on the licensed trade, businesses have warned. But operators,...

Scots awards finalists announced

MORE than 40 food and drink businesses spanning the Highlands, Islands and Cairngorms National Park have been unveiled as finalists at the Highlands and...

Getting through EU exit together

By Matthew Lynas Trade groups get to grips with a Leave vote as uncertainty reigns Collaboration and consultation will be key for Scotland’s hospitality and tourism...

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR
Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson