Three shine in Scotland
Three Scottish restaurants were among the newest venues to receive stars from Michelin when the 2012 guide was published earlier this month. Castle Terrace in Edinburgh, Glenapp Castle at Ballantrae and Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond gained the honours in the latest edition of the annual guide to the UK and Ireland’s top restaurants, which was published three months earlier than usual.
Countdown to trade event of the year
There are just six days to go until the SLTN Awards 2011. West end musical star Denise Van Outen will dish out the gongs at the 16th annual SLTN Awards on November 3, with the presentation made before an audience of 700 guests at Glasgow’s Hilton Hotel on Thursday, November 3.
Scotland needs a policy rethink
OVER the last year we have seen new legislation affecting liquor licensing pass through Parliament – the Criminal Justice and Licensing Act 2010 and...
Mum’s the word as new cider launches
THE brothers behind cider producer Aspall are keeping it in the family with their latest launch.
Aspall Lady Jennifer’s is named after the mother of...
Chef’s special
Max Hogg, Head chef, Livingston’s, High Street, Linlithgow
Livingston’s is a family-run restaurant tucked away off the High Street in the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow....
Old Firm debate set for extra time
GLASGOW’S football giants hit the front pages again recently – and there could be ramifications for the pub trade.
According to reports, police have upped...
Scotch is more versatile than it’s often given credit for
THE world’s number one spirit is, in its home market, usually consumed neat or with water.
But these are boom times for Scotch exports,...
Every Scots brewery at ale fest
THE organisers of a Scottish ale festival have pledged to feature an ale from every brewery in the country at the event.
The Stonehaven Real...
MSPs briefed on challenge
MSPs were briefed on Scotland’s new ‘challenge 25’ age verification law at a special event in the Scottish Parliament.
Hosted by the Scottish Beer and...
McEwan’s eyes growth down south
A CASK ale and a broader range of bottled products are just some of the plans brewer Wells and Young’s has for the McEwan’s...
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Jack Cummins
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
