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• McCracken with Silvia and Frank Healey at Star Pubs & Bars’ awards.

Star winners in pubco’s awards

SCOTTISH lessees triumphed in several categories at the annual Star Pub awards. Audrey McCracken of the Hill and Sylvia and Frank Healey of...

Support for beer tie ‘break’ grows

By Gillian McKenzie TCB backs market rent only option for pub tenants PROPOSED legislation which could free up the beer tie for pub tenants has been...

Police visits require a ‘fresh approach’

POLICE Scotland should review its approach to premises visits, according to the former head of the force’s national licensing policy unit. Speaking at the...

Fife distillery opens its doors

THE new Kingsbarns Distillery and Visitor Centre in Fife has opened its doors. The single malt distillery, which overlooks Kingsbarns golf course, was officially opened...

Kitty’s taste of the Irish

GLASGOW bar Pivo Pivo has relaunched as Irish-themed venue Kitty O’Shea’s. The refurbished bar stocks 11 draught beers, and claims to be the first in...
• Pauline O’Donnell has opened The Lost Lamb at the historic inn.

Arms wide open in East Kilbride

By Graeme Murray The Lost Lamb comes home to open new restaurant venture AS one half of sibling restaurateurs The Sisters, Pauline O’Donnell is a well-kent...
• Stephen and Fiona Leckie.

Crieff Hydro profits up

Crieff Hydro has reported a 6% growth in revenue in its annual accounts. The figures for the year to February 2014 showed an increase in...
• Owners Jim and Suzanne McLaughlin unveiling the Yes Bar branding.

Customers say yes to bar rollout plan

Former Vespbar’s rebrand pays dividends for Glasgow operator THE owners of a pub which was rebranded as Yes Bar ahead of the Scottish independence referendum...
• Steve Cassidy said Hilton is committed to growing its Scottish estate.• Steve Cassidy said Hilton is committed to growing its Scottish estate.

Hilton continues Scots expansion

by Dave Hunter Hotel giant has plans for more hotels in the coming years HOTEL giant Hilton Worldwide is to continue to expand its presence in...
• Sarah Nicholson of Aberlour and SWA president Asim Sarwar with cheque.

SWA pushes out the boat for charity

THE Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has raised £4600 for children’s charity Aberlour. The association announced its support for the charity at its annual conference in...

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Jack Cummins
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FINANCIAL Wylie & Bisset
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ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
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