Building bridges: Linlithgow-based chocolatier Sebastian Kobelt.

Homecoming food and drink fund assigned

FUNDING of £250,000 has been awarded to a number of events promoting Scottish food and drink throughout 2014. The Homecoming Scotland 2014 Food and...
Sir Robin with the brand’s Margaret Mary Clarke.

Old Pulteney malt sets sail

A BOAT named after Wick single malt Old Pulteney was due to embark on a round the world sailing race, as SLTN went to...
Harviestoun brews the M&S beer.

Scottish medal haul at beer challenge

SCOTTISH brewers punched above their weight at the recent International Beer Challenge in London. A total of 18 medals were awarded to Scottish beers from...

Strike call awaited from delivery drivers

A DECISION on industrial action was expected at a firm responsible for drinks deliveries across Scotland as SLTN went to press. Unite the Union...
The NHS report on alcohol.

Alcohol sold for less than 50p per unit

MORE than half of the alcohol sold in the Scottish off-trade costs less than the Scottish Government’s proposed minimum unit price, according to a...
Picture: Getty Images.

Diageo toasts Fleetwood golf win

GOLF’S Johnnie Walker Championship trophy was held aloft by Tommy Fleetwood after a dramatic three-way showdown at Gleneagles. Englishman Fleetwood, pictured above with his dog...
The new Rekorderlig font.

Rekorderlig draughts up new font

THE firm behind Swedish cider brand Rekorderlig has launched a new font and a draught version of its Wild Berries cider. Gemma Copping, marketing director...
Fingal’s Cave, in the Inner Hebrides, features in the new campaign.

VisitScotland claims tourism boost

VISITSCOTLAND claims its domestic and international marketing activity helped boost the Scottish economy by nearly £310 million in the course of 2012. The figure represents...
Aberdeen’s local licensing forum said the city is overprovided for.

Overprovision claims under fire

SBPA slams Aberdeen forum’s calls for licence moratorium across city By Gillian McKenzie CLAIMS that Aberdeen has too many licensed premises have been criticised by trade...

Clarity essential for zero hours contracts

ZERO hours contracts can be beneficial to both employers and employees within the hospitality industry, providing both are honest with each other. That’s the...

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Andrew Dowson
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