Monthly Archives: January 2016
Beer prices on the rise
Several of the country’s biggest brewers have announced new year price increases across their product ranges.
AB InBev, owner of beer brands Stella Artois and...
Trade still tough for rural pubs
By Matthew Lynas
Rural pubs continue to be hit hardest by government legislation and the lower drink drive limit, the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA)...
Sweet beer is made of this
A North Lanarkshire brewery which uses honey as a key ingredient in its beer has launched a campaign to raise funds to help protect...
SLTA joins pub confederation
THE Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) is part of a new confederation of trade groups from across Britain which aims to lobby for pubs...
On-trade age checks lagging
Report puts pubs behind off-trade on requesting ID
Bars and pubs need to up their game when it comes to tackling underage sales, according to...
Holiday Inn Express given a revamp
A hotel in Glasgow city centre has been given a new look.
The six-figure refurbishment of the Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Theatreland is said to...
Firm aims to join up supply chain
A new Scottish consultancy which aims to bring wholesalers and suppliers together has been launched.
Scott MacDonald, a former drinks executive with brewing giant AB...
David Urquhart remembered
David Urquhart, one of the third generation of the Urquhart family which owns Gordon & MacPhail, will be remembered not just for his outstanding...
Scottish breweries take top trophies
SIBA competition sees brewers from across the country recognised
A clutch of Scottish brewers had reason to celebrate late last year when the Society of...
First fill of Fife malt destined for founders
Kingsbarns Distillery has launched a Founders’ Club offering members the chance to own the first bottling of its single malt.
Other perks for members of...