Barstar Of The Day: Grant lived in five countries before he was even ten and now he’s planning to move into brand development. article by Richard Beck

By Richard Beck
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21st Aug 2019
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Edinburgh Fringe

Crossing the city Richard heads to a well-established sports bar, very popular with locals, that offers craft beers, several German beers and the usual run of wines and spirits to go with quality, classic pub food.

Name: Grant Martin

Age: 27

Bar: Footlights Bar and Grill. 7 Spittal St. Edinburgh, EH3 9DY

Background: Born in Mons, Belgium, because his dad was based there in the Army Intelligence Corps although he hailed from Hamilton and his mother from Auchtermuchty. He lived in five countries before he was aged ten, when the family settled in Blairgowrie for his education. He attended Heriot-Watt University and read Actuarial Science, but abandoned the course in 2012. He qualified as a personal trainer but has seriously devoted his time to working in various bars around the city and is now a General Manager.

Ambition: To move into brand development and management.

Favourite Drink: Kraken and Coke for a night out or a Dalmore 15 Malt Whisky to savour.

http://www.footlightsbar.co.uk

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