Hotel firm upbeat over refurb plans
Cromlix refurbishment won’t be delayed, says management team
THE company tasked with transforming a Scottish country house hotel on behalf of tennis ace Andy Murray...
Highland row over glassware
Board under fire over ‘plastic’ glasses proposal
By Dave Hunter
HIGHLAND licensing board has drawn fire over proposals to make ‘plastic’ glasses compulsory for all licensed...
Keep cider in range, drinks firms say
Operators advised to choose carefully if fridge space is limited
An explosion of new fruit flavours and products in recent years has given operators no...
Happy trails for Pilgrim
Edinburgh bar embarks on new journey after major refurb. Dave Hunter reports
BREATHING new life into old material is a recurring theme at Edinburgh bar...
Island distiller comes of age
ISLE of Arran Distillers will host a three-day celebration later this month to mark its 18th anniversary.
The event, taking place between Friday June 28...
Supermarkets skirt promo bans
Legislation hasn’t affected off-trade sales, says report
THE raft of alcohol legislation introduced in recent years has had a minimal impact on alcohol sales in...
Trade urged to embrace technology
New kit and software can improve efficiency, suppliers say
TECHNOLOGY is playing an increasingly important role in bars, restaurants, hotels and nightclubs – and the...
Distribution deal is just the tonic
THE firm behind Edinburgh Gin has signed a new distribution deal with Ian MacLeod Distillers.
Spencerfield Spirits’ brands, which also include Sheep Dip and...
Licensing system ‘creaking at seams’
Lengthy processing times could affect businesses, lawyer says
By Gillian McKenzie
LOCAL authority cutbacks and increased bureaucracy associated with the 2005 Act have left the licensing...
Landmark ruling to impact on fees?
Judgement capable of ensuring charges cannot exceed costs
IT’S not very often the bureaucrats in Brussels devise legislation that could actually ease the financial burdens...
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