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...

Itison chief backs offers

THE boss of rapidly-growing daily deals provider itison insisted last week that the offers culture was a force for good for the Scottish hospitality...

Wishing on a cocktail star

LIQUEUR brand Disaronno has launched its annual global search for the best mixologist. Now in its third year, the Disaronno Mixing Star event invites bartenders...

Scotch experience gets user-friendly

EDINBURGH’S Scotch Whisky Experience has relaunched its retail outlet following a revamp that ushered in a host of interactive features. Using modern technology to bring...

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