Mixer Mal brings out cocktail book

LUXURY Glasgow hotel Blythswood Square is reinforcing its reputation as a cocktail specialist with the launch of a new book. The Blythswood Square Bar Book...

Taylor eyes a bright future

Blythswood owner tells Scott Wright the storm has past FOR a man who saw his dream hotel fall apart before his eyes, Peter Taylor cuts...

Diageo man takes Fife LTA chair

THE man in charge of corporate social responsibility at Diageo has taken on a key role with a group representing the trade in Fife. Mark...

SIBA business awards launch

PUBS and suppliers are to be recognised in the Society of Independent Brewers’ Business Awards for the first time this year. Two new awards –...

Trade welcomes broadband pledge

High speed connections ‘can’t come soon enough’ MOVES to upgrade Scotland’s broadband and mobile phone networks have been welcomed by hospitality industry groups, which warn...

Flynns get Behind The Wall

OPERATORS Brian and Jane Flynn have assumed full control of Falkirk pub Behind the Wall. The Flynns, who have been involved with the bar since...

Distilleries bring tourism boost

Growing international interest in whisky yields economic benefits THE extent of the mutually-beneficial relationship between the whisky and tourism industries has been further highlighted by...

Buyers sought for cash-hit Castle

Administrators acting on behalf of Castle Inns have confirmed they have opened dialogue with prospective buyers for the Striling-based leisure group. The business, which employs 400 full and part-time staff in a range of freehold and leased pubs and clubs across central Scotland, went into administration on July 8 after running into “significant cash flow difficulties”.

Time for the trade to get back on the ball

Old Firm in TV action on season’s opening weekend as SPL kicks off earlier than usual THERE’S no doubt it’s been an exciting summer of...

Sky holds prices for new season

But SLTA insists football TV bills should have been cut for pubs SKY Business has given Scottish pubs some welcome breathing space after confirming its...

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