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The top stories and latest news, dedicated to the licensed trade in Scotland.

• The Scran & Scallie in Edinburgh is one of four new entries this year.

Michelin nod for Scottish pub grub

Renowned culinary guide Michelin has endorsed the high quality of food available in Scottish pubs with the launch of its latest Pub Guide.
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Scotland’s top trade businesses celebrated

Comedian Kevin Bridges raised the roof at Glasgow’s Hilton Hotel last night as he handed out the gongs at the 18th SLTN Awards. Aberdeen entrepreneur...
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Inverarity Morton buys Forth Wines

Customers will benefit from greater choice and improved logistics, says MD By Gillian McKenzie WHOLESALER Inverarity Morton has snapped up Milnathort-based Forth Wines in a seven-figure...
• Robert Burns (aka Donald Kay) toasts the launch of the campaign.

Trade urged to tell its tales

New tourism campaign to promote stories behind pubs WAS your pub a favourite haunt of one of Scotland’s literary giants? Are there spooky goings on...
Arran Brewery boss Gerald Michaluk said the craft beer sector is booming

Island brewer sets sail for mainland

New Loch Earn facility will include hotel, bars and visitor centre By Gillian McKenzie ISLE of Arran Brewery has confirmed plans to open a new production...
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Inverarity Morton goes Forth

WHOLESALER Inverarity Morton has snapped up Milnathort-based Forth Wines in a seven-figure deal. The acquisition, which comes two years after Inverarity Morton was formed by...
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Plea for hours consistency

Licensee calls for ‘level playing field’ between boards By Dave Hunter A SOUTH Lanarkshire licensee has called for greater consistency between licensing boards when it comes...
• The 2013 Budget was positive for brewing and pubs, claims a new report.

Budget boost for beer and pubs

Industry investing after decision to scrap duty escalator, report says THE 2013 Budget was a “turning point” for the British beer and pub industry, a...
• The Fair Deal for your Local campaign travelled to Scotland in May.

Scots pub tenants welcome report

Document aims to ‘set record straight’ on pubco reform, group says By Gillian McKenzie SCOTTISH pub tenants have welcomed the launch of a “myth-busting” report by...

Rulings spark hours battle

Nightclub owners criticise Dundee and Aberdeen decisions by Dave Hunter TWO licensing boards on the east coast of Scotland have drawn fire from some corners of...

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