Beer joins whisky in export drive
FOR seven years in a row exports of Scotch whisky have risen steadily, making a welcome contribution to the UK’s balance of trade.
Now the...
Clubs actions under scrutiny
THE Scottish Government is poised to take action against members’ clubs claimed to be abusing the licensing system. The disclosure comes in a letter from the government to the manager of an Elgin bar, restaurant and bowling alley. Bowl 2000 complained to ministers that mainstream operators in Moray were losing trade unfairly to clubs which are effectively functioning as commercial businesses.
Maclay bidding to bounce back
MACLAY Inns has returned to profit and turnover growth in its current financial year – after a combination of continuing recession, poor weather and increased costs hit results in the 12 months to September 2011. The managed house operator, which runs 26 pubs across Scotland, saw operating profit fall 20% to £750,000 and turnover drop 2.2% to £10.4 million in its last full financial year.
Staycations drive growth in tourism
THE growing “staycation” phenomenon is continuing to boost Scotland’s tourism industry, offsetting a decline in the number of international visitors. The number of overnight domestic visitors to Scotland was up 10% in 2011, according to combined figures from the Office of National Statistics’ latest ‘overseas travel and tourism’ report and the Great Britain Tourism Survey, which charts the volume and value of overnight domestic tourism trips taken by Brits.
Bond turns on the style
LEITH style bar Bond No 9 is staging a charity fashion show tonight (April 5).
Featuring designers and boutiques from across Scotland, Boutique at Bond...
Cocktails set to bee success
WEMYSS Malts has launched two bespoke cocktails for its newest blended malt.
Created as part of its ongoing collaboration with Edinburgh mixologist Jason Scott, co-owner...
Cask ales make a comeback
CASK conditioned McEwan’s 80/- is set to return to the on-trade this month as part of a limited edition campaign by owner Wells and...
High society in the north east
ABERDEEN bar and restaurant Society has been given a new look – and it’s gone down a storm with its Granite City customers.
The Union...
Glasgow bar is top for cider – again
GLASGOW cask ale pub The Three Judges has picked up a top cider award – for the fourth time in five years.
The west end...
WSTA appoints new chief
THE Wine and Spirit Trade Association has appointed a new chief executive.
Miles Beale, who is currently deputy director for EU and international policy at...
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