The dark side of the ale
THIS month I’d like to draw your attention not to the wonderful world of wine, but to a craft brewer that I think is...
Time for detail on each side’s Euro vision
As the dust settles in Holyrood following the Scottish Parliament election earlier this month, political attention has, for the moment, shifted to Europe and...
Craft beer boom likely to continue
The continued growth of the UK craft beer market will lead to deals being struck between key players in the year ahead, writes Adam...
OnlyDrams – One drink to rule them all, one drink to bind them…
Much like Bag End, you enter the whisky bar I ply my trade at through a green door, although rectangular in shape rather than round.
Jury still out on pubco reform
The pubco-tenant relationship is changing for the better. The latest stage of the Westminster enquiry will provide a clear indication of how far the leasing industry has come. It would be interesting to be there when MPs on Westminster’s Business, Innovation and Skills Committee re-open their ongoing enquiry into pubcos, which will reportedly be next month.
Government has a duty to whisky
As chancellor George Osborne prepares to unveil the 2014 Budget, the Scotch Whisky Association calls for tax clemency
A QUESTION frequently asked by visitors to...
Is short-term lets licensing on the cards?
Airbnb and other short-term let providers have been under special scrutiny across Scotland, particularly in Edinburgh.
Be transparent on zero hours
The infamous contracts can still have a place in hospitality, but clarity is essential, writes David Hoey of legal firm BTO Solicitors
THERE has been...
It’s time to pull together for pubs
Trade’s vital role must be recognised, writes Tennent’s boss John Gilligan
WE’RE less than two weeks away from the Budget and the inevitable price rise...
Time to take a longer term view
Retirement planning is an important consideration for anyone working in the licensed trade, writes advisor Angus Kirk
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