Las Iguanas

Las Iguanas lands

SOUTH American restaurant chain Las Iguanas has opened an outlet on Glasgow’s West Nile Street. The venue, which is said to represent a £1 million...
• In full bloom: Scotland’s tourism industry is set for a boost this year.

Conference marks a big year for tourism

TOURISM in Scotland is ‘everyone’s business’ this year. That was the theme of this year’s Scottish Tourism Week conference. Organised by the Scottish Tourism...
Stewart Brewing

Drinkers say ‘Aye’ in indyref

INDEPENDENCE supporters nabbed a narrow victory in Edinburgh recently when drinkers were given the chance to cast their votes in a “beer referendum”. Pub...
• The venues will open in May.

New arrivals at Central

GLASGOW Central Station is to gain two food and drink venues this year with the arrival of Gordon Street Coffee and Alston’s Bar &...
• Edinburgh city council hopes to encourage a “cafe culture” on the street.

‘Cafe culture’ for capital street

Part of Edinburgh’s George Street will be pedestrianised for the next 12 months under plans to encourage a “cafe culture” in the city centre.
• Fusion’s Alex McKie (left) with Red Brolly Inn manager Joseph Newbold.

Pitlochry hotel sees Red

THE former Ballinluig Hotel near Pitlochry is to be relaunched as The Red Brolly Inn after a £360,000 refurbishment by Dunblane-based Fusion Group. Due...
• Inverarity Morton unveiled its new wine list in Edinburgh earlier this month.

Inverarity unveils merged wine list

THE directors of wholesaler Inverarity Morton have said the company is in a strong position after unveiling its new wine list. The 2019-strong list, revealed...
Brian Calder and John Gilligan

C&C Group buys out Wallaces Express

Tennent's owner C&C Group has bought the remaining 50% stake in wholesaler Wallaces Express.
Pub TV

Sky continues pubs action

SKY has pledged to continue its enforcement campaign against Scottish licensees it considers to have infringed its copyright by showing Sky programmes in pubs...
The Garage

Garage celebrates 20th birthday

ONE of Glasgow’s longest-running clubs celebrated 20 years in business last week. The Garage, on Sauchiehall Street, hosted a special 20th birthday party on...

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