Monthly Archives: March 2014
Calder takes helm at Tennent’s
Brian Calder has been appointed chief executive of Tennent Caledonian Breweries.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Fears over trade training delays
Tardiness could have “dire consequences” for operators.
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...
Chancellor scraps duty escalator
Trade groups and drinks bodies have welcomed the announcement that the duty escalator for alcohol will be scrapped.
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...
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...