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Monthly Archives: September 2013

Martin Dickie and James Watt set up Brewdog in Aberdeenshire in 2007.

Beer fans buy in to Scots brewer

Brewdog raises £3m of £4m share scheme target in two months BREWDOG has raised £3 million in just two months under its latest ‘crowd funding’...
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Scotch whisky exports increase

THE value of Scotch whisky exports grew by 11% in the first six months of 2013 to nearly £2 billion, according to new figures...
Scotland’s food and drink industry has grown ahead of expectations.

Scots food and drink a ‘success’

Industry smashes turnover targets six years ahead of schedule SCOTLAND’S food and drink industry has grown ahead of expectations since 2009, with annual turnover now...
The Mains of Scotstown Inn

Operator in Bridge of Don is local hero

Sustainability, the environment and a bit of fun fuel Martin Young’s ventures By Matthew Lynas BRIDGE of Don pub The Mains of Scotstown Inn uses around...
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‘Fit and proper’ set to return?

By Dave Hunter LICENSING boards will have the ability to consider an individual’s ‘suitability’ to sell alcohol and run licensed premises, under new proposals from...
Mobile technology is playing an increasingly important role in pubs, the report says.

Technology can help ‘future proof’ pubs

Operators who don’t do digital could miss out on the next generation of drinkers PUB operators must embrace digital technology or risk losing out on...
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No sun is required for soft drinks sales

Operators can capitalise with winter flavours and meal deals WITH September coming to a close it can feel like a long wait until next summer,...
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Quality and flavour key to wine sales

Growth of category relies on shifting away from selling purely on price, says supplier By Dave Hunter An emphasis on quality and flavour, rather than price,...
Coors hands over free-trade distribution

Wholesaler upbeat about Coors sales

Brewer passes free-trade distribution in Scotland to Matthew Clark By Dave Hunter THE boss of Matthew Clark in Scotland said he is confident the wholesaler can...
Bars in Glasgow city centre could be allowed to trade until 1am.

Glasgow bars to get ‘extra’ hour?

Board proposes ‘additional flexibility’ on trading times By Gillian McKenzie PUBS in Glasgow city centre could be allowed to open until 1am seven days a week...

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