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Monthly Archives: December 2012

Stag shows strength in famous Aberdeen site

Operators aim to bring back the glory days at The Stag A NEW chapter has opened in the story of one of Aberdeen’s most cherished...

Rates delay will hit business

THE Scottish Government has been slammed by the business community for delaying the next revaluation of business rates by two years. The next revaluation was due to take place in 2015 but will now take place in 2017 as ministers consult on plans to review the business rates regime. One lobby group criticised the move saying firms, including pubs, restaurants and hotels, will have to pay rates based on pre-recession property values for two more years.

Edinburgh board sets a new course

Reversal of Sainsbury’s decision indicates a fresh way of thinking IN the past couple of years we’ve seen the health lobby in the ascendant. In the...

Winter warmers can turn up sales heat

Scottish brewers share their thoughts on what makes a great festive beer THE appearance of the festive ale is a sure sign that Santa’s on...

Dreaming of a Good Spirits Christmas

Specialist store owners hopeful of bumper period as gifting season gets into full swing THE first day of advent marks, in the Christian calendar at...

Don’t question our integrity – SLTA

THE Scottish on-trade is at loggerheads with Trading Standards over ‘integrity testing’ – a procedure designed to establish how effectively businesses comply with the law around age-restricted products. The testing, carried out by police and trading standards officers, sees 18 year olds attempt to purchase products like alcohol and tobacco to test the procedures retailers have in place.

Festival sees Scots ales give it Aldi

DISCOUNT supermarket group Aldi celebrated St Andrew’s Day in style last month when it held its first Scottish beer festival. The promotion saw 27...

Castle set to attract global interest

PROPERTY agent Knight Frank expects a Dornoch hotel it’s marketing to attract interest from potential buyers around the world. Located in the heart of the...

Project ran smoothly

THE project to restore the former Star & Garter in Aberdeen, reborn last month as The Stag, took five weeks from start to finish. Co-owner...

A passage to India?

AN Indian ‘tapas’ restaurant in Glasgow’s Merchant City is up for sale. Described by agent Bruce & Co as “simple and stylish”, Thali is a...

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL by Jack Cummins
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Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
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