Monthly Archives: April 2014
Heineken joins in the Games
Heineken has been appointed official beer and cider supplier for this summer’s Commonwealth Games.
Minimum pricing referred to Europe
The ongoing legal battle over the introduction of a minimum price for alcohol has been referred to Europe.
Trade and health teamwork “vital”
SLTA calls for continued co-operation on licensing.
Overprovision in the spotlight for boards
TWO Scottish licensing boards have launched overprovision consultations.
The boards, in Midlothian and Dundee, have given interested parties until April 30 and May 23...
Pub group aims to launch five Scottish sites a year
PUB company Marston’s has pledged to acquire five new Scottish sites every year moving forward, investing £15 million a year north of the border....
World welcomed at tourism Expo
Representatives from more than 40 countries attend event
By Dave Hunter
TOURISM industry representatives from 40 different countries descended on Glasgow earlier this month for the...
Brewery bites back with revamp
STIRLINGSHIRE-based Traditional Scottish Ales has ben relaunched as Black Wolf Brewery.
Parent company VC2 Brands rebranded the brewery following the expansion of its management team...
Units on glasses plan under fire
Trade slams call to put alcohol content on glassware.
Artisan approach key for Costley
Award-winning hotelier to add microbrewery to Ayrshire inn
By Gillian McKenzie
WHEN it comes to attention to detail, Bill Costley is meticulous.
It perhaps stems from his...
Landmark gets a new lease of life
AN A-listed building in Glasgow’s Merchant City is to get a new lease of life as a restaurant.
James Rusk, owner of The Butchershop Bar...