Two-tier fears emerge again after retail case
FEARS of a ‘two-tier’ licensing system have been raised again after Tesco was given the go-ahead to increase the hours and shelf space within...
Chef’s special: Ross Cochrane
Ross Cochrane, Head chef, Udny Arms Hotel, Newburgh, Aberdeenshire
The Udny Arms Hotel in Aberdeenshire majors in local produce. Dating from 1860, the hotel is...
Less hurry raises money at Slow Food charity event
Ten of Scotland’s top chefs joined forces with single malt Highland Park earlier this month to host a fundraising event for Slow Food, a...
Planning key to financial support
Seeking advice could reveal alternative solutions, firms say
A ROBUST, honest and engaging business plan is key to securing funding for licensed trade projects.
That’s the...
Tasting notes secret spilled
Tasting notes for The Glenlivet’s ‘mystery bottling’ have been released on the brand’s website.
Master distiller Alan Winchester revealed The Glenlivet Alpha, which was released...
Whisky answers cocktail call
COCKTAILS and long mixed drinks are helping whisky reach a new generation of consumers.
Ali Goode, marketing manager for whisky liqueur Drambuie, said the category’s...
Single malt unveils its new look
SINGLE malt Auchentoshan has been given new-look packaging designed to educate consumers about the whisky’s production and taste.
The revamped packaging, which has been applied...
Benromach set for expansion
WHISKY firm Gordon & MacPhail is set to double production at its Benromach distillery following a seven-figure investment.
Said to be the smallest distillery in...
CCE banks on recycling success
SOFT drinks giant Coca-Cola Enterprises rounded off a month-long recycling initiative at the Royal Highland Show last Sunday (June 23).
The ‘Happiness Recycled’ scheme saw...
Hotel opportunity in Fife
A VILLAGE hotel in Fife has been placed on the market for offers over £250,000.
The Windygates Hotel has a public bar, restaurant, function room...
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