Capital set for Scotch Stramash
A NEW whisky show launched in Edinburgh last week, pledging a fresh spin on the “stuffy” events traditionally held by the trade.
Organisers Scott Martin...
Cream of culinary crop confirmed
A HOST of venues have been confirmed as finalists in this year’s Scottish Restaurant Awards.
After weeks of public voting, organisers 5pm.co.uk and Business 7...
Whisky bottler beats forecasts
GLASGOW-based whisky blender and bottler Douglas Laing & Co has exceeded its own trading expectations with its latest set of financial results.
The family-owned firm,...
Policy rethink is not needed
IT’S official: Alcohol Focus Scotland has acknowledged that Scotland’s licensed industry has been subject to a whole series of new licensing legislation over the...
Group takes curry magic to Stirling
AN Indian restaurant operator is bidding to put Stirling on the curry map.
The Kama Sutra Group has launched a restaurant on Stirling’s Upper Craigs.
The...
Stakes high in playing with fire
THE recent conclusions of the Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the Rosepark Care Home fire disaster in Lanarkshire gave a timely reminder to operators...
Whisky scribe pens a new pocket guide
Master of Malt John Lamond’s latest book is a mini-celebration of whisky from around the world
AN appreciation of whisky from around the world forms...
Welcome tourism surprise
TOURISM marketing body VisitScotland last week announced what’s claimed to be the best ever results for a domestic campaign.
The Surprise Yourself campaign is said...
Borders micro hits the small screen
THE Scottish Borders Brewery was due to make its TV debut as this section of SLTN went to press.
The microbrewery, which was launched by...
Caledonia calls as TCB launches ale
TENNENT Caledonian Breweries (TCB) is aiming to extend its dominance of the Scottish lager scene to the ale market with the launch of a...
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