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Monthly Archives: February 2012

Members’ club moves up a level

THE firm behind Glasgow private members’ club 29 has taken the venue to another level with the launch of a new events space. Located on...

Forth snaps up Fife wholesale rival

The appeal of removing a local competitor and the opportunity to grow the business in a challenging period were among the main reasons which motivated Forth Wines to snap up rival wholesaler JA Glass of Dysart, Fife. Forth, the Milnathort-based wine and spirits merchant, acquired the family-owned drinks supplier, established by Duncan Glass and cousin Donald, for an undisclosed fee late last month. The deal promises to extend Forth’s product range and customer base.

Play it cool to boost beer sales

IT seems there has rarely been a greater focus on bottled beer. From brewers expanding their portfolios with brews from around the world to a...

SIBA’s new Landlord

YORKSHIRE brewery Timothy Taylor, perhaps best known for its Landlord ale, has joined the Society of Independent Brewers. SIBA said the coup reflects its growing...

Outlook remains cloudy

AS the Tories and SNP go to war over the independence referendum, the rest of us have no choice but to focus on how...

Make a move for Moray hotel

A MORAY hotel that attracts a mix of local and tourist business is up for sale. Located in the village of Charlestown of Aberlour, between...

Belhaven putting it all on black

Brewer has stout market in sight as it adds to beer BELHAVEN has made its first foray into the stout market in the UK with...

Budvar ends yeast beer ‘rationing’

CZECH brewery Budweiser Budvar is to make its yeast beer available to the UK on a year-round basis, following demand from consumers and stockists....

Head for the Hilltop in Shetland

ONE of the most northerly bars in the UK is up for sale. Christie & Co is marketing the Hilltop Bar on Yell – the...

Curry crown for Prestwick restaurant

A FAMILY-owned Prestwick restaurant has been named the best Indian restaurant in Scotland at a major UK awards ceremony. Taj Tandoori won the Best In...

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