Games gets a Grouse malt
THE firm behind The Famous Grouse – the ‘official whisky’ of Glasgow 2014 – has released a limited edition single malt to mark the...
Investment pays off in Fraserburgh
Expansion continues at award-winning venue in the north east
By Matthew Lynas
CHEERS Cafe, Bar & Tavern has come a long way since publican Dennis Forsyth...
New faces at Caley hotel
THE Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has appointed Diego Requena as director of food and beverage.
Requena joins from his former position as GM...
Trade group targets general election
LOWER taxes and reduced regulation will be two of the issues targeted by the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) as it lobbies UK...
Carmichael backs skills programme
SECRETARY of state for Scotland, Alistair Carmichael, tried his hand at bartending last week when he joined students from Diageo’s Learning for Life programme....
New gin is in high spirits
THE team behind a recently-launched small-batch gin is claiming early success for the spirit.
Gordon Castle Gin, launched at the Royal Highland Show last month,...
Cocktail gurus mix their way to the top
TWO Edinburgh bartenders are in the running for a top cocktail award in the Maker’s Mark’s Bartender Trove competition.
Martin Scott, of Twenty Princes Street,...
Pubs get another sporting chance
SCOTTISH publicans had reason to celebrate during the World Cup final, when the Germany vs Argentina game provided another welcome boost to pubs and...
Happy days ahead for capital hotels
THE Commonwealth Games, the Ryder Cup, healthy corporate bookings and additional flight routes are all expected to provide a boost to Edinburgh’s hotel sector...
William Grant supports union
WILLIAM Grant & Sons, the family-owned drinks company behind The Balvenie, Glenfiddich, and Hendrick’s brands, has confirmed that it is supporting the Better Together...
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