Carmichael backs skills programme
SECRETARY of state for Scotland, Alistair Carmichael, tried his hand at bartending last week when he joined students from Diageo’s Learning for Life programme....
New gin is in high spirits
THE team behind a recently-launched small-batch gin is claiming early success for the spirit.
Gordon Castle Gin, launched at the Royal Highland Show last month,...
Cocktail gurus mix their way to the top
TWO Edinburgh bartenders are in the running for a top cocktail award in the Maker’s Mark’s Bartender Trove competition.
Martin Scott, of Twenty Princes Street,...
Pubs get another sporting chance
SCOTTISH publicans had reason to celebrate during the World Cup final, when the Germany vs Argentina game provided another welcome boost to pubs and...
Happy days ahead for capital hotels
THE Commonwealth Games, the Ryder Cup, healthy corporate bookings and additional flight routes are all expected to provide a boost to Edinburgh’s hotel sector...
William Grant supports union
WILLIAM Grant & Sons, the family-owned drinks company behind The Balvenie, Glenfiddich, and Hendrick’s brands, has confirmed that it is supporting the Better Together...
Pulteney returns to dry land
THE OLD Pulteney brand team was in celebratory spirits recently when the Old Pulteney Clipper returned to the UK from an around the world...
Carnival time at Festival Fringe
GIN fans are invited to “have their minds tickled and expanded” at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe during a series of unusual events for...
New look for Glasgow’s One Ten
ONE Ten Bar and Grill on Glasgow’s Bath Street has been relaunched with a new-look interior and new menu.
Described as having “a more contemporary...
Glendola eyes further growth
UK bars group adds to Scottish estate with Glasgow venue
By Gillian McKenzie
IT opened Alston Bar & Beef in the vaults beneath Glasgow’s Central Station...
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