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Monthly Archives: April 2013

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Brewer sees Red with new ale

BREWER Wells & Young’s has added a new 3.6% ABV ale to its McEwan’s range. McEwan’s Red is described as a “smooth and refreshing” pint...
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Overprovision and hours in spotlight

OVERPROVISION and operating hours are two key issues raised by licensing boards as they begin to review their policy statements. Licensing boards in Moray,...
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Burn Stewart sold for £160m

SCOTCH whisky firm Burn Stewart Distillers has been bought by Africa’s Distell Group for £160 million. East Kilbride-based Burn Stewart was sold by CL World...
The exterior of The Melville was spruced up with a fresh coat of paint and new signage.

New lease of life for Edinburgh’s Melville

Capital businessmen relaunch their former local after £250,000 overhaul. Gillian McKenzie reports MALCOLM Gray admits he and business partner Jon Eastwood were a “bit selfish”...
Fears of a ‘two-tier’ system after Lidl case

Fears of a ‘two-tier’ system after Lidl case

Size shouldn’t influence how premises are treated, says SLTA By Dave Hunter A LANDMARK test purchase ruling could lead to a “two-tier” system where the sanctions...
The Pine Marten in Dunbar is the first Scottish venture for brewer and pub firm Marston’s.

Marston’s makes its Scottish debut

Brewer and pubco launches first of three pubs north of the border By Matthew Lynas BREWER and pub group Marston’s has opened its first Scottish outlet...
Tim Martin hit out at Greene King.

Pub group slams judicial review

Wetherspoon criticises Greene King over Stirling challenge By Gillian McKenzie WETHERSPOON boss Tim Martin has accused fellow pubco Greene King of being “frightened of competition” after...
Senior site manager Kirsty Dagnan at the existing Teaninich distillery where the proposed new facility will be built.

Diageo plans new Highland distillery

Malt facility is latest step in five-year investment programme PLANS to build a new malt whisky distillery in the Highlands have been unveiled by drinks...
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Opulence in the open air – Dave Hunter reports

Award-winning Roof Terrace aims for the skies LUXURY isn’t a word often used in conjunction with the outdoors in Scotland, but it’s difficult to talk...
Government figures show 3000 fewer licences since 2007

Reform hits licence numbers – SBPA

Government figures show 3000 fewer licences since 2007 By Gillian McKenzie NEW figures showing the number of licences in Scotland has fallen by 3000 since 2007...

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