The team behind independent whisky bottler Living Souls has announced the launch of Drummygar Distillery, a bold new venture in Angus that combines traditional farming and modern craftsmanship. Led by John Torrance, whose quarter-century of distilling experience spans Diageo, Douglas Laing...
Read MoreFamilies have been spreading its preserves on their morning toast for generations. Now, Mackays have been named the fastest-growing marmalade brand in the United Kingdom. The Arbroath business, which employs more than 125 people, has been making jam and marmalade since 1938. While...
Read MoreGlencadam Distillery in Brechin has unveiled the team to lead the red-carpet welcome at its new state-of-the-art visitor centre. The company is putting the finishing touches to the milestone development in what is its bicentenary year. Michael van der Veen has been...
Read MoreMonthly produce markets in Forfar and Montrose are back up and running, with Carnoustie expected to follow soon. More than 600 people turned up on their resumption in Forfar earlier this month. There was no headcount in Montrose but organisers said it...
Read MoreBerry grower Angus Soft Fruits is reaping the rewards after introducing robotics to the growing process of its produce during one of the hottest summers on record. For the past two years, its grower co-operative Angus Growers has partnered with Saga...
Read MoreA Dundee brewery has acquired Arbroath-founded soft drinks firm Bon Accord in a move it says creates a "major new force in Scotland's craft drinks sector". 71 Brewing has taken over Bon Accord Soft Drinks, the family-founded company known for it...
Read MoreAs a child Lesley McArthur had no idea her family owned the historic Glen Clova Estate - let alone that she would run it with her father one day. "We had a tenant who ran the hotel at that point," she...
Read MoreAn Arbroath hairdresser and a Ninewells Hospital nurse have revealed plans to open a new wine bar named after their beloved dog. Danny Laverty, 53, and Paul Johnston, 52, have taken over the former Pende Cafe in the town centre. They hope...
Read MoreAlittle dog is curled up on the sofa and looks up as we enter the Wee Bear Café. This Bear, after whom the busy venue with accommodation on the banks of Loch of Lintrathen is named. "He's the boss!" employee Megan Beattie...
Read MoreA Monifieth hotel and restaurant complex has been taken over by a new operator. Rest & Recharge, run by American businessman Jordan King, has bought the former Premier Inn and Brewers Fayre site at Ethiebeaton Park. The hotel and restaurant shut earlier...
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