Funding is a breath of fresh Ayr
AYR Racecourse is set for further expansion after securing a major new loan facility from Clydesdale Bank.
The racecourse secured £6.5 million funding from...
Marston’s marches on Motherwell
BREWER and pubco Marston’s is set to continue its Scottish expansion with a new £3 million pub restaurant development at Ravenscraig, near Motherwell.
The group...
Paper Mill to host first beer fest
MIDLOTHIAN bar The Paper Mill is to host its first craft beer festival this weekend.
Kicking off at 6pm on October 4 and running until...
Whisky goes back to black
BURN Stewart Distillers has taken blended Scotch Black Bottle back to its roots, with a new whisky based on the original recipe and a...
Grand Central scores a double
GLASGOW’S Grand Central Hotel has been named Hotel of the Year by its parent company Principal Hayley for the second year running.
The city centre...
Morrison to fly flag for Scotland at awards
STEPHEN Morrison of Glasgow restaurant La Vallee Blanche has been named as the only Scottish finalist in this year’s Academy of Food & Wine...
Sound of music a force for Scots bars, says PPL
PLAYING music in a venue can help publicans to boost revenues, according to licensing company PPL.
A recent survey of 300 people in Scotland...
Sun shines on Scotmid
WEATHER was cited as a key factor as Scotmid Co-operative posted “comparable” results for the 26 weeks to July 27.
Recording an operating profit of...
Compliance is costly for trade
COMPLIANCE with health and safety and employment law costs the licensed trade £792 million a year, according to the Forum of Private Business (FPB).
The...
Hospitality sector boosts economy
THE hospitality industry plays a “critical” role in fighting youth unemployment and is “essential” for jobs and growth and the health of other sectors,...
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Luke Richardson
William Woodburn
