Burns back to boost the trade
JANUARY is perhaps the month operators dread the most.
Christmas and Hogmanay have come and gone, and those intent on pursuing more virtuous post-festive lifestyles...
All you need is love… and a hot cocktail offer
LOVE will be in the air next month when couples gather in bars and restaurants to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
And drinks suppliers are busy displaying...
Wholesaler is all set for the big chill
THE delivered arm of wholesaler Booker has invested in a new fleet of vans that will enable it to deliver products stored at different...
Rates scheme brings savings
PUBS and hotels are set to benefit from savings under a Scottish Government business rates relief scheme.
More than half (59%) of hotels are paying...
Howies returns to original owner
AN Edinburgh-based restaurant group has returned to its original owner – four months after going into administration.
David Howie Scott founded the Howies chain...
Pub switch pays off for couple
THERE have been “tears and tantrums” along the way, but Iain and Katie McLaren have no doubt their decision to enter the pub trade...
Perfect time to drive soft sales
CHRISTMAS 2011 was a landmark for the Coca-Cola Designated Driver programme, with 1000 pubs and bars across Scotland taking part in the initiative over...
Awards spur Edinburgh chef to greater heights
Castle Terrace chef patron Dominic Jack reflects on a great first year.
ON an exotic holiday or simply relaxing at home with family and friends...
Crichtons back Inn time for new year
A HUSBAND and wife have returned to the trade after a six year hiatus with the acquisition of the Creagan Inn near Oban.
Sailing enthusiasts...
Brits back in eating out fold
British consumers were dining out more often at the end of last year than they were in the middle of 2011, according to professional...
Columns
Jack Cummins
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
