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Monthly Archives: March 2014

Brian Calder and John Gilligan

Calder takes helm at Tennent’s

Brian Calder has been appointed chief executive of Tennent Caledonian Breweries.
Glasgow

Scottish pub closures slowing

Glasgow overtakes Edinburgh for number of on-trade outlets By Dave Hunter THE number of on-trade premises in Scotland has remained fairly static over the last two...
• London Stout and DNA.

McEwan’s adds two new beers

MCEWAN’S Beer Company, a division of Wells and Young’s, has expanded its Scottish on-trade range with the introduction of Young’s London Stout and the...
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Best Bar None national finalists announced

THE shortlist for the 2014 Best Bar None Awards has been announced, with venues from across Scotland set to go head to head across...
The beer category is said to be “evolving rapidly” as consumers are “discovering quality beer”.

Brewers put quality ahead of ‘category’

Great taste named the key to success in year with bumper beer potential BETWEEN the big brands, world beers and the emerging craft beer segment,...
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Fears over trade training delays

Tardiness could have “dire consequences” for operators.
• Souter’s Inn was devastated by fire in 2012. The venue re-opened following a full refurbishment.

Ayrshire inn has risen from ashes

Costley & Costley venue back in business after 2012 blaze AN Ayrshire inn has reopened two years after it was devastated by fire. Souter’s Inn, in...
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Chancellor scraps duty escalator

Trade groups and drinks bodies have welcomed the announcement that the duty escalator for alcohol will be scrapped.
• Clerk’s focuses on craft and cask beer.

Maclay Inns scores a double in the capital

MACLAY Inns has completed significant refurbishment projects at two of its sites in Edinburgh. Clerk’s Bar, a new outlet on South Clerk Street, was...
• Donald MacLeod opened The Garage on Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street in 1994.

Garage still in top gear after 20 years

As Glasgow club clocks up two decades, owner Donald MacLeod talks parties, Prince and plans for the future. Gillian McKenzie reports IT has welcomed an...

Columns

Jack Cummins
LEGAL by Jack Cummins
FINANCIAL Wylie & Bisset
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson
MEET THE MAKER
William Woodburn
MIXED UP WORLD Ewan Angus