Change is not always for the best
By Gillian McKenzie
A CHANGE is as good as a rest, or so the adage goes.
But for many Scottish operators, this year has brought perhaps...
Trade needs a steady ship
Comment By Gillian McKenzie
A WEEK is a long time in politics – words uttered by prime minister Harold Wilson in the mid-1960s and words ...
Review of review sites long overdue
By Gillian McKenzie
A Restaurant in Italy topped the rankings on an online review site last week – despite the fact it doesn’t exist.
The imaginary eatery...
Stage almost set for the trade night of the year
In just three weeks’ time, we will celebrate the brightest stars in the Scottish trade
Beer’s cup runneth over
By Gillian McKenzie
FROM new brands and flavoured beers to the expansion of production facilities, the beer category has been a hive of activity in...
Trade’s charitable spirit is to be applauded
The number of pubs and bars hosting events to raise funds for those affected by the Australian bushfires in recent weeks is nothing short of incredible
Our industry needs greater support not another tax
The number of overseas visitors coming to Scotland at an all-time high, a bumper year for whisky tourism, a record season for cruise ships – 2018 wasn’t short on positive tourism tales
Did indyref hurt Scotland’s appeal?
Country must continue to attract the international talent pool businesses require, writes recruitment specialist Louise Gibson
THERE was a perceptible air of angst and anticipation...
Trade needs Brexit clarity as a matter of urgency
With Scotland’s hospitality sector said to employ around 27,000 EU workers, much greater detail of the long-term situation is needed
Local beer crafts a bright future
THE buoyancy of the craft beer scene was underlined again earlier this month when the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) published its 2013 Local...
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