Room for more growth in capital’s hotels

VISITOR accommodation in Edinburgh has seen “significant” growth in the last six years, with almost 6500 more rooms coming on stream. And there are a...

Enotria appoints trainer

LONDON-based wine merchant Enotria has appointed a new training manager for Scotland. Paul O’Donoghue, who joins from the SLTN Award-winning venue Bond No.9 in Leith,...

We can help you make more from wine – Concha

CONCHA y Toro has created a new service to help operators maximise their wine offer. The Chilean wine firm has launched a new website –...

West coast hotel strikes gold

A WEST coast hotel has been awarded a gold medal by tourism marketing body VisitScotland. Loch Melfort Hotel in Arduaine near Oban was presented with...

Costa drives Whitbread sales

COSTA coffee was again credited with helping leisure group Whitbread deliver a strong trading performance in its first quarter. Like-for-like sales across the coffee chain...

Clarenco unveils Scots hotels

LUXURY hotel group Clarenco has officially launched its portfolio of Scottish properties. The company has spent a claimed £12.5 million buying and revamping Carberry Tower...

Are you a community giant?

• SLTN and Johnnie Walker on hunt for a very special individual DO you know someone who ‘walks’ the extra mile as they carry out...

Unit pricing faces further obstacles

Bill has been passed but ministers may yet end up in the European courts over price move MAY 14 2012 was a big day for...

Beers do battle for supermarket listings

FOUR Scottish beers are set to battle it out to win a listing with supermarket giant Sainsbury’s. Double Espresso beer from VC2 Brands’ Traditional Scottish...

Scots food and drink stars shine

TWO Scottish drinks firms, a pub and a bartender are celebrating after winning top recognition in this year’s Scottish Food & Drink Excellence Awards. VC2...

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