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

Hotelier Maurice Taylor.

Scots hotelier sells management firm

Maurice Taylor to focus on hotel ownership as Chardon goes to Interstate By Gillian McKenzie SCOTS hotelier Maurice Taylor is to focus on hotel ownership following...

Bridges to toast the trade at SLTN Awards

TOP Scottish stand-up, Kevin Bridges, is set to raise the roof at this year’s SLTN Awards. The comic will take to the stage at the...
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‘Fit and proper’ set to return?

By Dave Hunter LICENSING boards will have the ability to consider an individual’s ‘suitability’ to sell alcohol and run licensed premises, under new proposals from...
Coors hands over free-trade distribution

Wholesaler upbeat about Coors sales

Brewer passes free-trade distribution in Scotland to Matthew Clark By Dave Hunter THE boss of Matthew Clark in Scotland said he is confident the wholesaler can...
Bars in Glasgow city centre could be allowed to trade until 1am.

Glasgow bars to get ‘extra’ hour?

Board proposes ‘additional flexibility’ on trading times By Gillian McKenzie PUBS in Glasgow city centre could be allowed to open until 1am seven days a week...
Coors hands over free-trade distribution

Coors hands over free-trade distribution

BREWER Molson Coors has announced that it is handing over the free-trade distribution of its brands in Scotland to wholesaler Matthew Clark. The Carling...
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More licensing legislation on horizon

THE Scottish Government has announced plans to introduce more licensing legislation. Outlining its political agenda for the next year following the summer recess, the SNP-led...

Glasgow pubs to open until 1am?

PUBS in Glasgow city centre could be allowed to open until 1am seven days a week under new proposals outlined by the licensing board. In...

Review website branded ‘unfair’

Licensee calls for introduction of pubs and bars section By Gillian McKenzie A GLASGOW licensee is calling on TripAdvisor to introduce a ‘pubs’ category on its...
The glass ban formed part of the board’s licensing policy consultation.

Trade group slams glass ‘ban’ plan

Proposed blanket policy in Highlands ‘disproportionate’, says SBPA By Dave Hunter PROPOSALS to force all licensed premises across the Highlands to use toughened or plastic ‘glasses’...

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