Jacques Borel VAT Club

VAT group calls on licensees to act

Operators urged to cut prices to show impact of 5% tax rate PUB operators across the UK are being urged to cut prices for one...
Suppliers bid to help trade win with wine

Suppliers bid to help trade win with wine

Firms ramp up support for operators as category continues to flourish WINE is playing an increasingly important role in Scottish outlets. And it’s not just the...
The Observatory breakfast room was revamped with “bright and cheerful” colours as part of the refurbishment.

Curtain up on Edinburgh hotel

EDINBURGH hotel The Glasshouse has been relaunched following a three-month revamp to mark its tenth anniversary. The hotel – the first Scottish property to join...
Michael Neave’s signature restaurant celebrated its first anniversary in Edinburgh last month.

It’s a young man’s game – Michael Neave

Chef makes his name in the capital SURVIVING that first tough year in business can be counted as an achievement in itself, but when you...
The lodge interiors aim to offer hotel-standard accommodation in stand-alone units.

Highland hotel bridges gap to luxury

Refurb of Arygll property saw bunkhouse demolished to make way for modern lodge accommodation. Matthew Lynas reports UNTIL recently, tired walkers stopping at the Bridge...
Sky said it is freezing its rates in response to a tough trading environment.

Sky unveils pubs price freeze

Broadcaster launches on-trade support package SKY is to freeze the cost of a subscription to its Sky Ultimate package for the third successive year. The broadcaster,...
Offering a range which combines top-selling grape varieties with lesser known varietals is key.

Offering tastes of the unexpected

Suppliers’ exclusive wines can give on-trade the edge OPERATORS’ quests to give their outlet a point of difference over competitors – and the take-home market...
The hotel is located in Tighnabruaich.

Who will claim this royal throne?

AN Argyll & Bute hotel which is listed in the 2013 Michelin Guide is up for sale. Dating from 1865, the Royal an Lochan Hotel...
The Horse and Hound near Hawick.

The Stars of the show

Two community pubs have been put on the market by pubco Star Pubs & Bars. The Horse and Hound, near Hawick, and the Inn...
The Scourie Hotel in Sutherland is said to be popular with fishing tourists and locals.

Hotel looks to reel in new owner

Highland business with fishing rights on the market A highland hotel said to be popular with fishing tourists has been put on the market for...

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR
Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson