Partying with Polish vodka

TRADE guests gathered at Brian Maule at Le Chardon d’Or in Glasgow for the launch of the Stock Prestige vodka range in the Scottish...

A film star facelift

Kained Holdings unveiled its latest Glasgow venue last week. The Kelbourne Saint on Queen Margaret Drive appeared in the film Trainspotting in a previous...

Stacking up two decades in trade

Edinburgh steak house celebrates 20th anniversary By Jack Walsh EDINBURGH steak house, Smoke Stack, celebrated its 20th birthday last month. The Broughton Street eatery is owned by...

Holyrood: Tied pubs are not disadvantaged

Study into Scottish pub market recommends more conversation before legislation LEASED pubs operating under the beer tie in Scotland are not unfairly disadvantaged when compared...

Aussie firm has Scottish plans

Communication key to growth, says Antipodean winemaker AN Australian wine firm is eyeing growth in the Scottish on-trade after picking up the title of International...

Capital hotel in awards win

EDINBURGH hotel The Chester Residence scooped two accolades at the trivago Awards 2017. It was named Best Five-Star Hotel in Scotland and took the award...

Search for the best gets underway

THE search for the best food and drink businesses in north east Scotland is underway. Run by Opportunity North East and Aberdeenshire Council, the North...

Alcohol licensing is ‘unacceptable’

By Dave Hunter LICENSING lawyers have urged the Scottish Government to tackle the “unacceptable” state of alcohol licensing in Scotland. The Scottish trade has seen a...

The spotlight is on careers at BII

Trade group’s new chair will look at changing perceptions PROMOTING the licensed trade as a rewarding, long-term career choice will be the top priority for...

Handsome host sought

THE search is on to find a first-footer for Crossbasket Castle in Blantyre. A “tall handsome stranger” is being sought to bear gifts at the...

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