Premier Inn set for expansion
HOTEL chain Premier Inn is set to open a further four hotels in Scotland.
Parent firm Whitbread confirmed it has secured four new sites –...
Heineken’s new ad campaign comes Alive
HEINEKEN has launched what it claims is its largest ever UK outdoor advertising campaign.
The ‘Alive’ campaign will feature ads on road, rail and underground...
Kopparberg puts on glass act
KOPPARBERG cider has launched new branded glassware for the on-trade.
Claiming inspiration from Swedish design, the firm behind the cider described the new 500ml...
Borders trade boost as Grand National jockey heads home
OPERATORS in Galashiels enjoyed a welcome boost to trade last week as Grand National winner Ryan Mania returned to his home town, writes Matthew...
Machine prize increase good news for pubs
PLANS to raise stakes and prizes for gaming machines have been welcomed by trade group the BBPA.
Responding to a UK government consultation, the BBPA...
Glasshouse signs for Autograph
THE Glasshouse in Edinburgh is the first Scottish property to join Marriott International’s portfolio of “upscale” hotels.
The 65-bedroom hotel on Greenside Place, along with...
Belhaven pubs back bowel cancer test campaign
BELHAVEN pubs are backing a new campaign which aims to encourage people to take the test for bowel cancer.
Posters, leaflets and washroom vinyls designed...
Brewer launches charity ale
GREENE King has launched limited edition blonde ale Caritas to help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Caritas, which is Latin for ‘charity’, is...
New gin makes mark in bars
A NEW gin is said to be gaining listings in a growing number of Scotland’s top bars.
Brockmans is made using botanicals from around the...
Bartenders asked to do the twist
TIA Maria has launched a new online cocktail competition.
The Twist Your Espresso Martini contest invites bartenders to create a new version of the Tia...
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