Digital shortfall is hurting trade

By Graeme Murray The lack of mobile and internet connectivity in parts of Scotland is said to be hurting hospitality businesses. Operators in the Highlands told...

Paperino’s founder plans new venue

THE founder of Italian restaurant Paperino’s is set to open a new culinary venture in the west end of Glasgow. Located at the Western Tennis...

Schooner is a boomer with beer fans

Growth in craft beer has been credited with boosting the use of ‘schooner’ glassware in the on-trade. The two-third pint measure is said to be proving...

Chips not down for Scots vodka

A Scottish vodka has been named one of the best in the world by lifestyle magazine GQ. Arbikie potato vodka is described by the magazine...

Management firm adds to portfolio

AN ‘exclusive use’ venue in Aberdeenshire has been added to Inverlochy Castle Management International’s (ICMI) property portfolio. Fasque House joins hotels such as Cromlix, Inverlochy...

Rock Rose leads Scots accolades

Dunnet Bay Distillery wins three gold stars in Great Taste Awards A Scottish business that began producing gin less than a year ago has become the...

Pigs are flying for tenth anniversary

A City centre bar in Glasgow will celebrate a decade in business tomorrow (August 21) when it hosts a party for its customers and suppliers. The...

Trade welcomes end to PLH ‘ban’

New legislation scrapping ‘excessive’ five-year wait in place By Gillian McKenzie The scrapping of a five-year ‘ban’ on personal licence holders (PLHs) who missed their refresher...

Barrhead brewer is one of the best

A brewery in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, is preparing for an increase in demand for one of its core ales after it was named as...

Fife board chair to fight for pubs

The chairman of Fife licensing board aims to confront the Scottish Government about the impact the drink drive legislation is having on the local licensed...

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