Monthly Archives: January 2017
Chance to take next career step
Trade entrepreneurs urged to apply for ‘once in a lifetime’ fellowship
AMBITIOUS entrepreneurs from across Scotland’s licensed trade are being urged to take advantage of...
Who will be king of Chequers?
A NEW operator is being sought for a Glasgow bar for the first time in more than 20 years.
The leasehold for Chequers Cocktail House...
Festive trade blow for Scottish pubs
CHRISTMAS and new year business was down for almost half of outlets, with rural pubs the hardest hit, the latest Scottish Licensed Trade Association...
Food focus in Balerno
LOTHIAN real ale specialist The Grey Horse in Balerno has completed its first festive season following a revamp of the business which put a...
Turn a fly half into an all day affair
Live rugby brings a major opportunity for the licensed trade this year
ODD-numbered years may mean no FIFA World Cup or Olympics, but that doesn’t...
Delivery drama is nothing new
Latest controversy shines light on the murk of Scottish licensing
“A FUNDAMENTAL game changer in licensing regulation terms” – that was the dramatic verdict of...
Brewer goes Wild with new lager
HEINEKEN has launched a limited edition ‘wild lager’ which is brewed using a rare yeast from Patagonia.
Developed by Heineken’s master brewer, Willem van Waesberghe...
Moulded by the darkness
A NEW small-batch rum said to have been inspired by the docks and shipyards of 17th century Liverpool – often the final destination port...
Higher rates bills slammed
New rateable values will have a serious impact on trade
PROPOSED increases in the rateable value of licensed premises across Scotland could have a damaging...
Festive trade blow for Scottish pubs
Rural outlets remain hardest hit in ‘difficult’ environment
CHRISTMAS and new year business was down for almost half of outlets, with rural pubs the hardest...
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Luke Richardson
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