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Tourism tax could impact nationwide

By Dave Hunter THE introduction of a tourism tax in Edinburgh could be damaging for the Scottish hospitality industry as a whole, according to the...

New single malt from Wm Grant

William Grant & Sons has launched a new single malt, which it says “brings whisky craft and innovation to a new level”. Described as a...

Spicing up the gantry with rum

A broad range and interesting serves underpin strong sales, firms say WITH the rise of cocktail culture and interest in spirits continuing to grow, it’s...
westminster

Calls to cut duty in March Budget

Trade groups and publicans are calling for George Osborne to make further cuts to excise duty in his Budget on March 16. The Wine and...
WEDGEWOOD THE RESTAURANT

Revamp for Edinburgh restaurant

Edinburgh’s Wedgwood the Restaurant has reopened following a month-long refurbishment The venue, which picked up the SLTN Wine Award for 2015, has been revamped using...

Trade turns out for Ben Dinner

More than a thousand people gathered at the Glasgow City Hotel on February 4 for the biggest charity event on the licensed trade calendar,...

Inverarity Morton to close Milnathort depot

Wholesaler Inverarity Morton is to close its depot in Milnathort and move all operations to its new Glasgow HQ. The firm’s managing director Stephen Russell...

Tennent’s freezes on-trade prices

TENNENT Caledonian has implemented a 12-month price freeze for its independent on-trade customers as part of a package of measures it says are designed...

Lower limit still hitting pubs, report finds

More than three quarters of Scottish operators say the lower drink drive limit has had a negative impact on their business, a survey by...

Dram dream a step closer

A family has taken the next step on the road to building its own whisky distillery on Islay. Stewart Laing and his sons Andrew and...

Columns

Jack Cummins
LEGAL by Jack Cummins
FINANCIAL Wylie & Bisset
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson
MEET THE MAKER
William Woodburn
MIXED UP WORLD Ewan Angus