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Monthly Archives: February 2014

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Trade digs deep for The Ben

THE trade dug deep at this year’s Ben Dinner to raise around £90,000 for the charity. More than 960 guests from across Scotland’s licensed trade...
• Organisers (from left) Mike Aikman, Scott Gemmell, Lauren Stewart, Andy Gemmell and Stuart McCluskey.

Trade rallies for Clutha fundraiser

A RECENT trade fundraiser for the victims of the Clutha Vaults helicopter crash has raised more than £16,000. The benefit, organised by a group of...
• The Commonwealth Games has helped attract business tourism.

Games legacy is here already

Boost in conference business brings millions into city GLASGOW’S hospitality industry is already seeing a financial benefit from the Commonwealth Games – five months before...
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Poll returns a ‘no’ vote

FEWER than one in ten Scottish business owners said they would vote ‘yes’ in September’s independence referendum, according to a poll conducted by property...
• Recent Christie & Co sales include Firewater.

Property values return to growth

Pub, hotel and restaurant prices increased in 2013, says report By Matthew Lynas PUB property values have increased for the first time since 2007, according to...
• A further freeze in beer duty could have a significant impact on the brewing and pub industries, say commentators.

Brewers issue fresh calls for duty freeze

UK government is implored to help the trade in next month’s Budget WITH the Budget just around the corner, beer duty is once again set...
• Tennent’s boss John Gilligan.

Price rise for Tennent’s Lager

Tennent Caledonian is to raise the wholesale prices of its draught beers by 2.2% from the beginning of next month.
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Crieff snaps up Peebles Hydro

The firm behind Perthshire leisure resort Crieff Hydro is set to acquire two Borders businesses from McMillan Hotels later this month.
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Trade urged to get ahead for the Games

Operators advised to act now if they are to reap the benefits this summer THOUSANDS of athletes, spectators and members of the media are set...
• The new 88-bedroom Hampton by Hilton hotel is due to open this summer.

Hilton expands in Glasgow

HILTON Worldwide is preparing to introduce its mid-price Hampton by Hilton brand to Scotland with a new hotel in the centre of Glasgow. The...

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