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s we went to print we had received more than 1,200 nominations for this year’s awards. So we are just about to start whittling them down. The closing date for entries is 10th June so be sure and persuade your reps and customers, and of course, staff to vote for you. We are absolutely delighted to announce that Wm Grant& Sons have taken over the Bar Apprentice Category and are planning a fabulous induction for this years apprentice’s. Our cover picture features just one of the experts, Mark Thomson, who will be just one of the mentors. This month we also feature last year’s winners, just as a wee reminder of the standard of entrants that we usually have! This issue our interviewee is Billy Milligan. Find out what he has to say on page 25. We’ve also got design features on Steak & Cocktail in Uddingston, TapHouse in Finnieston and Ardnamurchan in Glasgow, and last but not least, Maggie May’s. On our Roundup pages you can also see some of the photos of the recent BEN Fizz and fashion night which raised £4,500. Susan Young Editor susan@mediaworldltd.com dramscotland.co.uk
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CONTENTS June
2017
FEATURES
13 20 24 30
FOCUS ON SUMMER DRINKS
Some facts and figures about summer drinks to share with your customers.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Time to get your entry in now.
A REAL RAY OF SUNSHINE
Susan Young talks to Billy Milligan
DESIGN FOCUS
This month we take a look at Taphouse Bar and Kitchen, Maggie May’s, Ardnamuchan and Steak and Cocktail.
REGULARS
4 7 42
NEWS
All the news on pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels.
BRAND NEWS
All the latest brand news.
SUE SAYS
Straight talking from our very own Editor. DRAM JUNE 2017 3