Managed pubs drive Spirit performance
A “MARKET leading” performance by its managed outlets is credited with helping Spirit Pub Company record pre-tax profits of £20 million last week.
Like-for-like sales...
Scottish water springs in to top spot
PERTHSHIRE-based Highland Spring has taken the top spot in the UK’s water market, accounting for one in every five litres of bottled water sold.
Zenith’s...
McGown is The Ben’s new man at the top
THE new president of The Ben has spoken of the “honour and privilege” in being handed the task of leading Scotland’s licensed trade charity.
Ken...
Mary quite contrary
POLISH vodka Belvedere has released a new flavour promising a fresh take on the classic Bloody Mary.
Belvedere Bloody Mary (ABV 40%) contains black...
Whisky shows it’s at the races
IAN Macleod Distillers enjoyed a day at the races last month when it handed out winners’ trophies at the Scottish Grand National.
The distiller’s Isle...
Ski lift boosts VAT case
THE forthcoming VAT cut on Scottish ski lift passes, announced at the Budget in March, could pave the way for a lower rate...
Capital shows its blue colours
SCOTLAND’S second Hotel Indigo has opened its doors in Edinburgh.
Located in York Place in the city’s new town, the 60-bedroom hotel is owned by...
Attention all Foodies
SLTN has teamed up with Foodies Festivals to offer 25 pairs of free tickets to the event organiser’s high profile Edinburgh event this summer.
Foodies...
Urban enters pub turnaround game
A GLASGOW-based pub operator has launched a new division dedicated to turning around distressed pubs.
Graham Sutherland’s Urban Pub Company has its own portfolio of...
Makeover complete on Edinburgh hotel
EDINBURGH’S Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa has been relaunched following a root and branch, multi-million pound refurbishment.
The revamp of the Festival Square hotel, which...
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