The name’s Central. Grand Central
A HOTEL in Glasgow city centre has been named as the favourite eatery of legendary spy James Bond.
The Grand Central Hotel was cited as...
Brewdog offers drivers discount
CRAFT brewer and bars firm Brewdog has launched a 'designated driver discount' in its 18 UK outlets.
The measure, introduced after the legal drink drive...
Record number at Ben Dinner
A RECORD 1010 people attended the annual Ben Dinner earlier this month, raising around £90,000 for the licensed trade charity.
Ben president David McGowan (pictured)...
Drinks firms triumph at Achievers
DRINKS firms and wholesalers were celebrating last week after picking up a clutch of awards at the Scottish Wholesale Achievers.
Gordon & MacPhail (pictured) took...
Students’ top training trips
GRADUATES from Diageo’s Learning for Life programme are headed for placements at some of the world’s premier hospitality venues after picking up scholarships from...
Trade attends crime seminar
OPERATORS and staff from 21 Glasgow outlets attended a special interactive seminar on crime scene management.
Representatives from the bars and nightclubs, which are part...
Restaurant with rooms is refurbished
HIGHLAND fine dining restaurant with rooms The Cross at Kingussie has reopened after a refurbishment.
In addition to the winter revamp, which saw several of...
Tributes paid to trade figure
SCOTTISH drinks industry veteran John Alexander McRae has passed away.
Known as Sandy to all, McRae spent over 30 years in the trade working with...
Make the most of the great outdoors
SCOTLAND’S climate is often unpredictable, but operators can still make the most of their outdoor spaces while they wait for the elusive sunshine.
But before...
More cafe for the capital
EDINBURGH operators could get the chance to extend trading hours in outdoor areas during this year's Festivalfollowing the success of a trial on George...
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