Carluccio’s hits Scottish market
Italian restaurant and deli group Carluccio’s has just launched its first venue in Scotland – and its boss promised it won’t be the last. The group, established by celebrated chef Antonio Carluccio but now in private hands, chose Glasgow for its first ‘tartan’ venture last month.
Tenants’ dismay at pubco response
The UK Government last week disappointed pub tenants campaigning for sweeping reform of the pubco model. In its response to the latest report by the Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) committee, which has been carrying out a long-running enquiry into pubcos, the government ruled out removing the beer tie.
Samphire takes root at Orocco Pier
THE restaurant at award-winning South Queensferry venue Orocco Pier has been relaunched following a root and branch refurbishment.
Owner Renaissance Ecosse has spent £130,000 remodelling...
Whisky looks to London strategy
DISTILLER William Grant & Sons its looking to grow The Balvenie in the Scottish on-trade in the new year after expanding successfully in London.
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The foot soldiers bringing drinks back-up to the pubs
IT’S often the simple things that are the most effective.
In his role as one of Diageo’s 13 business development executives in Scotland, it’s Gary...
Bash is strictly for charity
HOSPITALITY charity HIT Scotland is tapping into Strictly Come Dancing fever with the entertainment at its forthcoming Christmas fundraiser.
Guests at the HIT Christmas party,...
Cig firm shelters smokers
IMPERIAL Tobacco has embarked on a national campaign to improve facilities for smokers across the UK.
The ‘smoking allowed’ activity will see the company provide...
New bar adds some spice
GLASGOW bar and restaurant owner Alan Tomkins has launched a new bar in Bath Street.
Kuta, which takes its name from a spice town in...
Troon hotel reaches for the stars
LOCHGREEN House Hotel in Troon has been awarded five stars by tourism body VisitScotland.
Part of the Costley & Costley Hotels’ portfolio, Lochgreen is set...
Put cost rises on hold, calls SGF
A GROUP representing the independent off-trade has called on the Scottish Government to do more to help the sector through the continuing economic malaise.
The...
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