New Dingwall pub hosts plan to make their mark while retaining traditional customer base of The Mallard

The new tenants of the Mallard have spoken about how they want to spruce up the well-loved Dingwall institution but retain the business of loyal locals.

Richard Shanks and Angel Fulton took over from Sean Kennedy about a month ago and have already brought in a number of changes that have won praise.

The decor has improved with a 'snug' seating area with an unmistakably Highland scene but more changes are to come.

Mr Shanks said the pair will be making stone baked pizza after buying a new oven and introducing new beers and cocktail taps.

He said: “We’re a month in now and still finding our feet and understanding what our customers want. As most people know the Mallard came close to closing which I think would have been a real shame for the town.

“Feedback has been great with the changes we’ve made so far, now it is all about keeping our customer bases happy. While the football crowd is obviously important to us we want the Mallard to be a place to pop for good locally-sourced food also.

“We have just invested in a new pizza oven and have teamed up with Barrel and Stone pizzas to bring something a little different to the table. Watch this space for menus out soon.

“New beer and cocktail taps will be fitted shortly which we hope the locals will enjoy on the run up to Christmas and beyond.”

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