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TRADE groups have hit out at Edinburgh licensing board’s decision not to grant extra hours for the historic Scottish Cup Final clash between Hibs and Hearts this Saturday (May 19). SLTA boss Paul Waterson said the decision to knock back all 21 applications for premises to open earlier on Saturday for the all-Edinburgh cup final – the first since 1896 – was a missed opportunity.
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WEST, the fast-growing brewer based on Glasgow Green, is bidding to shake things up on the standard lager scene. The business, headed by Petra Wetzel, is launching a new 4% ABV lager as an alternative to brands like Tennent’s, Carling and Beck’s Vier. West 4 is the latest in a portfolio of beers, made according to Germany’s ancient beer purity laws, which are gaining traction in the Scottish trade and around the world.
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A HAMILTON publican is embarking on a career in politics after winning a seat in the Scottish local elections earlier this month. Lynn Adams, who runs the George bar with husband Colin, took one of three seats available in South Lanarkshire Council’s Hamilton North and East ward for the SNP. David McLachlan and Monica Lennon returned the other two seats for Labour. Labour won the most seats across South Lanarkshire
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Excise duty and fruit machine taxes hammering trade, says Martin
THE boss of pub giant JD Wetherspoon has reiterated his calls for the UK government to cut VAT for the hospitality industry, claiming his firm’s total tax bill for its current …
Watching big events in bars is next best thing to being there, firm says
THE standard of audio/visual entertainment in pubs has improved dramatically in recent years, giving customers an increasing sense of the atmosphere at live sporting occasions.
So for those …
WHYTE & Mackay has launched a collection of some of its rarest Dalmore whiskies exclusively in the tax and duty free store at Heathrow’s terminal five.
The Dalmore Constellation Collection initially features 21 expressions which are said to have been matured …
BREWER and pubs firm Belhaven is set to relaunch its induction training for all new tenants and lessees.
The enhanced training is now carried out as a four day residential course, which includes a new retail excellence element.
Simon Longbottom, MD of …
Firth of Clyde business offers rooms with a view
A HOTEL overlooking the Firth of Clyde described as being in “true walk-in condition” has come onto the books of property agent Bruce & Co.
Located ‘doon the watter’ in the seaside town …
THE only Scottish hotel in the collapsed Von Essen Hotels group has been bought by hoteliers from down south.
Robert and Gina Parker, who own Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa in Northumberland and Tedsmore Hall Estate in Shropshire, bought Dalhousie Castle …
THE trade in Scotland is as united as it ever has been – despite two high-profile drinks businesses becoming embroiled in a public row last week.
SLTA boss Paul Waterson [pictured right] inists the good working relationships between drinks firms and …
