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...
The Ben tees up May golf day
LICENSED trade charity The Ben is to hold its annual Shotgun Pro-Am golf tournament at Cardross Golf Cub on May 22.
Sponsored by Belhaven, the...
Guinness in quality drive
DIAGEO has launched a new Quality Accreditation programme for Guinness.
The initiative, launched this month, will see Diageo reps visit on-trade outlets to train...
Whisky exports worth record high despite volume slide
THE value of Scotch whisky exports has reached a record high, despite a drop in the volume of the spirit being shipped overseas.
New figures...
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