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Monthly Archives: January 2013

National forum back on agenda

TALKS are at an advanced stage to bring back a National Licensing Forum in Scotland, in a move designed to give all stakeholders an equal share in the future direction of alcohol policy. Justice minister Kenny MacAskill confirmed in an exclusive interview with SLTN last week that the Scottish Government Alcohol Industry Partnership, whose members include drinks firms, trade groups and health interests, was talking to interested parties about who will sit on the body and appointing a neutral chairman.

(Only two) reasons to be cheerful

National Licensing Forum is best platform for future licensing debate TWO elements of the alcohol licensing consultation launched by the Scottish Government just before Christmas...

Indy spin on whisky tax call

A CALL for a new tax to be levied on whisky to ensure Scotland shares more of the industry’s success highlights the need for...

Code to a new tenants’ dawn

A LONG-standing campaigner for pubco reform welcomed the move by business secretary Vince Cable last week to make the country’s biggest landlords accountable to government in their relationships with tenants, saying it could signal a brighter future for hard-pressed leaseholders in Scotland. Cable surprised industry watchers when he announced that the Coalition would consult on putting the code of practice that sets out the pubco-tenant relationship on a statutory footing in the spring. The Lib Dem minister also confirmed plans to appoint an independent adjudicator to address unfair practices in the industry.

Burnside says Ciao! to Italian restaurant

Operator Renato Delvecchio defied the odds by designing and launching a new venue just weeks before Christmas. IT’S fair to say Renato Delvecchio brought local...

Trade reclaims desire for design

Demand for vintage furniture driven by current trends and economy RECLAIMED and second-hand furniture is being used in a growing number of bar and restaurant...

Sky unveils its new year of sport

SKY Sports is promising to better its biggest ever year of sport after setting a new benchmark in 2012. During the last twelve months Sky...

Skilled and ingenious

A 19 year old whisky fully matured in virgin American white oak casks is the latest release from Glenmorangie’s Private Edition range, comprising Sonnalta...

Maclay moves in on Broughty Ferry

MACLAY Inns is to open a pub in Broughty Ferry as part of its ongoing expansion drive. The operator acquired the former Robertsons retail/restaurant site...

WKD reveals its romantic side

WKD has produced a set of Valentine’s Day posters to give some useful and humorous guidance to men who may need a little help...

Columns

Jack Cummins
LEGAL by Jack Cummins
FINANCIAL Wylie & Bisset
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson
MEET THE MAKER
William Woodburn
MIXED UP WORLD Ewan Angus