Monthly Archives: January 2013

JD Wetherspoon launches latest Scottish pub in Rutherglen PUB giant JD Wetherspoon has opened its latest pub north of the border in Rutherglen. An Ruadh Ghleann,...

Premium packaged category gives cause for sales hope BEER has not had its troubles to seek in recent times. Figures published quarterly by the British Beer...

SCOTTISH Government plans to stop members’ clubs abusing the licensing system have been welcomed by the trade. The Further Options for Alcohol Licensing consultation, launched before Christmas, has seen ministers respond to long-held concerns from operators that some clubs are “abusing either the letter or the spirit of the rules by operating in direct competition with local licensed premises” – despite enjoying certain privileges and not being subject to the same restrictions as mainstream pubs.

Two-time SLTN Award winner Carlo Citti talks to Gillian McKenzie about entertainment and social responsibility at the Glasgow venue ASK Carlo Citti what he reckons...

Pub, restaurant and hotel operators share their views on the trade as a career option THE start of a new year brings a natural pause...

Former bingo hall manager relishing new challenge. FOR Alistair Tares, the decision to take on his own pub wasn’t so much a gamble as the...

THE Scottish Government has come under fire from two of the country’s most respected legal minds over fresh plans to reform Scotland’s licensing laws. Ministers stunned the trade by launching a new consultation on alcohol licensing less than a week before Christmas. The proposals mark the third significant review of the licensing system since the 2005 Act came into effect in 2009. But, far from improving the system for operators, two leading licensing solicitors claim the proposals reflect almost exclusively the lobbying priorities of health groups, police and licensing boards.

Casino set to celebrate five years in business. THE stakes were high when the Alea casino threw open its doors in March 2008. An eye-popping £25...

Locals embrace Inverness hotel with new lessee at helm AN Inverness hotel is starting the new year in style after a £350,000 refurbishment. New licensee Liz...

Perthshire resort driving business by doing things differently EVEN the biggest global brands allow for some local flexibility, it seems. Hilton Dunkeld House is part of...