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 …
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, who …
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 …
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 …
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 the Kirkhouse in …
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 backed by …
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 …
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 the …
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 …
