Tourism stays strong
SCOTTISH tourism continues to perform “exceptionally well” amid “very challenging” economic times for many other countries, according to VisitScotland chairman Mike Cantlay.
His comments came...
Movie magic map of the Highlands
Visitors to the Highlands are being encouraged to head to locations from around 50 films, ranging from Hollywood blockbusters to low-budget horror films.
VisitScotland has produced...
Trade thanked as Clutha reopens
By Gillian McKenzie
THE owner of Glasgow’s Clutha bar has praised the “amazing” support from the Scottish trade as he opened a new Clutha venue...
Alistair calls last orders at Doublet
Publican set to retire after more than four decades in the trade
After more than 40 years in the trade, Alistair Don, owner of The Doublet...
Put Borders on whisky map
WHISKY drinkers are being urged to put the Borders ‘back on the whisky map’ by choosing a location for what’s said to be the...
Square root for gin brand
Edinburgh Gin will be at the heart of the capital’s St Andrew Square Garden throughout this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which gets underway tomorrow (August...
Capital operator sells to Glendola
Edinburgh bar and pub operator Billy Lowe has sold his Saltire Taverns business to Middlesex-based Glendola Leisure Group. The deal, said to be worth several...
Trade urged to help tackle rape
STAFF in the licensed trade have a “professional duty” to intervene in situations that could lead to rape or sexual assault, according to the...
“Tremendous respect” for Gillan
THE Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has paid tribute to Dr Evelyn Gillan, head of Alcohol Focus Scotland and prominent health campaigner, who passed...
Distiller picks up ISC award
ONE of Scotland’s top distillers has been recognised for innovation and craftsmanship at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC).
Dr Bill Lumsden, director of distilling and...