C&C bought Hornsby’s in 2011.

Tennent’s brings US cider to UK

TENNENT Caledonian has launched US cider brand Hornsby’s in the UK on-trade. Two flavoured variants, Crisp Apple (4.5% ABV) and Strawberry & Lime (4%...
DAVID Welch, general manager at The George Hotel in Edinburgh, has retired after 40 years in the hospitality industry. Welch said he had enjoyed a “fantastic career” and is looking forward to “having time to relax and spend more time with my family”. Graeme Barclay, who has 30 years’ experience in the industry, has taken the reins at The George.

Bye George as GM retires

DAVID Welch, general manager at The George Hotel in Edinburgh, has retired after 40 years in the hospitality industry. Welch said he had enjoyed a...
Edinburgh hotel revenues grew 19% in May.

Capital leading hotel growth in Scotland

EDINBURGH has been named as the Scottish city with the fastest growing hotel revenues. The monthly hotel survey from business consultancy BDO LLP found...
The new Evolution design.

A Revolution in design

THE firm behind the Revolution vodka bar chain is rolling out a new design concept across all 66 outlets in its estate. Inventive Leisure is...
The Officers’ Wardroom.

Private dining by royal appointment

A NEW private dining experience on board The Royal Yacht Britannia has been launched. Designed to showcase the luxury of the yacht, which served as...
Edinburgh International Festival

Best Bar None Scheme – Edinburgh hospitality focus

Industry must continue to pull together to raise standards, writes Scottish Business Resilience Centre boss Mandy Haeburn Little AUGUST heralds the start of one of...
Chelsea take on Hull City in one of the first top flight games on Sky Sports.

Sky pricing under fire from the trade

Operators say broadcaster should have cut rates OPERATORS have hit out at Sky’s decision to hold prices, claiming the broadcast giant should have cut rates...

Dundee late night hours decision due

DUNDEE licensing board has completed a consultation on proposed changes to its late-night hours policy. Currently premises such as nightclubs can remain open until...

Brewers welcome beer duty stamp decision

BREWERS have welcomed the UK government’s decision not to introduce duty stamps for beer bottles. HMRC consulted on the possibility of introducing stamps for...

FA blocks streaming website

THE Football Association Premier League (FAPL) has successfully applied to have internet service providers block access to a website that offers free access to...

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