G1 snaps up The Scotsman Hotel
G1 Group has acquired The Scotsman Hotel in Edinburgh for an undisclosed sum.
The 69 bedroom hotel, which went into liquidation in June 2016, is...
Holyrood to cap rates increases
SCOTTISH finance minister Derek Mackay has announced that any increases in business rates from April 1 will be capped at 12.5% for hospitality businesses.
The...
Annand to join Inverarity Morton
Former Magners sales boss to succeed Donald Campbell
Inverarity Morton has appointed former Magners sales boss Steve Annand as its new sales director. Annand, who...
Fairlie in Scottish first
RESTAURANT Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles has become the first Scottish restaurant to be inducted into luxury restaurant collection Les Grandes Tables du Monde.
A collection...
Turret takes some time off
STAFF at Glenturret Distillery feared the worst when distillery cat Turret didn’t turn up for work earlier this month.
Despite searching the site – from...
Smith takes the high road to trade
Local influences at centre of new-look Ayr venue
By Jack Walsh
IT’s fair to say no two routes to the trade are alike. Yet Jay Smith,...
New look for Aberdeen pub
AN Aberdeen pub has been relaunched following a refurbishment ahead of its eighth anniversary.
Located on Union Street, McGinty’s Meal An’ Ale has been given...
Old hand turns to new distillery
WHISKY industry veteran Willie Phillips has taken on a new role as chairman of The Ardgowan Distillery Company.
Phillips, whose drinks trade experience includes 18...
Groups will meet ministers on rates
Trade bodies secure appointment with finance secretary
By Dave Hunter
A COALITION of trade groups will visit Holyrood next week to meet with finance minister Derek...
Group to launch city aparthotel
The DRG eyes further expansion as it posts record results
The group behind the Di Maggio’s and Café Andaluz restaurants has unveiled plans for an...
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