Suburb gets new drinking Den
Second venue brings new challenges for operators Russell Buchanan and Caroline Smith. Scott Wright reports
RUSSELL Buchanan and Caroline Smith aren’t the first operators to...
Blythswood basks in profit growth
The boss of Glasgow’s five-star Blythswood Square has spoken of his satisfaction at the steady progress made by the hotel – but warned that trading conditions remain tough. The hotel, part of Peter Taylor’s Town House Collection, is performing well as it nears the end of its second full-year of trading, after reporting profits of just under £1 million for the year to October 31, 2011.
Tourism businesses reap Brave rewards
TOURISM businesses across Scotland are reaping the rewards of the ‘Brave effect’, VisitScotland has claimed.
As the Disney/Pixar animation set in the Highlands of Scotland...
Pizza university to bring slice of knowledge
A CLYDEBANK-based catering equipment and design firm is to stage the first ‘pizza university’ outside Italy later this year.
New Concept Glasgow will host the...
Arran Distillers casts Indie vote
ISLE of Arran Distillers has appointed Indie Brands to distribute its whiskies in the UK.
The agreement saw Indie Brands, which was established by Chris...
Carling backs a Fringe favourite
BRITAIN’S best selling lager is aiming to tap into Fringe fever in Edinburgh this month.
Carling is sponsoring The Famous Spiegelterrace, based outside key Fringe...
Gold for capital’s George
EDINBURGH’s George Hotel has been awarded a top customer service award.
The 249-bedroom George Street hotel, part of Principal Hayley’s portfolio, achieved a gold standard...
Glasgow venues head north east
TWO Glasgow operators are combining brands with the launch of a new bar and nightclub in Aberdeen.
Campus owner Carlo Citti and Donald MacLeod, whose...
Hotel future for Ayr’s Belleisle House
A FORMER council building in Ayr is to be transformed into a luxury hotel and spa.
John and Senga Campbell, who own the Dumfries Arms...
Online wholesale firm in good spirits
A RECENTLY-established online wholesale business has secured listings from a number of major spirits companies.
Ooberstock, which was launched earlier this year by Arran Heal,...
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