Monthly Archives: December 2014
Thousands of licences revoked
PLHs caught up in refresher training ‘carnage’
By Gillian McKenzie
MORE than 10,000 personal licences are expected to be revoked by boards across Scotland after licence...
Spirits are high at Ox and Finch
CHEF Jonathan MacDonald of Glasgow restaurant Ox and Finch picked up the top food award at this year’s Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Awards.
MacDonald,...
Food labelling’s cost to industry
By Graeme Murray
Allergen legislation will impact bars and restaurants
THE introduction of food allergen labelling could cost the trade millions, Scottish restaurant leaders have warned.
New...
Rates review is required
BUSINESS groups have called on the Scottish Government to review its business rates structure following George Osborne’s Autumn Statement.
The chancellor announced that...
Star winners in pubco’s awards
SCOTTISH lessees triumphed in several categories at the annual Star Pub awards.
Audrey McCracken of the Hill and Sylvia and Frank Healey of...
Support for beer tie ‘break’ grows
By Gillian McKenzie
TCB backs market rent only option for pub tenants
PROPOSED legislation which could free up the beer tie for pub tenants has been...
Police visits require a ‘fresh approach’
POLICE Scotland should review its approach to premises visits, according to the former head of the force’s national licensing policy unit.
Speaking at the...
Fife distillery opens its doors
THE new Kingsbarns Distillery and Visitor Centre in Fife has opened its doors.
The single malt distillery, which overlooks Kingsbarns golf course, was officially opened...
Kitty’s taste of the Irish
GLASGOW bar Pivo Pivo has relaunched as Irish-themed venue Kitty O’Shea’s.
The refurbished bar stocks 11 draught beers, and claims to be the first in...
Arms wide open in East Kilbride
By Graeme Murray
The Lost Lamb comes home to open new restaurant venture
AS one half of sibling restaurateurs The Sisters, Pauline O’Donnell is a well-kent...
