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

Voyage of Discovery for determined Dundee licensees

Tommy and Jacqueline Fox weren’t the only licensees to have their plans disrupted in 2020, but that won’t have made the delayed opening of The Barrelman any easier to take. 

Anne Dickie retires after half a century behind Glasgow bars

Anne has received a valedictory award from Star Pubs & Bars, in recognition of how she has put ‘her heart and soul’ into transforming The Woodend into a thriving neighbourhood institution.

Harviestoun Brewery takes a gold in the World Beer Awards

Harviestoun Brewery’s Schiehallion lager has taken Gold in the Classic Pilsner category at the World Beer Awards – the only Scottish winner in that class.

Refurbished Dornoch Station Hotel unveils its new restaurant and bar

The Golden Gorse Restaurant and Bar Ross open on August 28, championing seasonality and local suppliers, and giving guests with an authentic taste of the Highlands. 

Virgin Hotels arrives on Clydeside prepared to paint the town red

Now open to the public, the hotel’s interior design is said to ‘pay homage’ to Glasgow’s seafaring history, making maximum use of views out across the river.

Hospitality group focuses on developing and retaining its staff

Signature has launched a junior management programme, senior management programme, junior chef development and senior chef development course. 

Special Càrn Mòr single malt is ‘something quite spectacular’

The single malt, distilled in 2012 at Glen Ord, spent nine years maturing in bourbon barrels before being transferred to a Wasted Degrees porter cask for a final year of maturation

Andrew Fairlie Scholarship seeks out Scotland’s most promising young chef

Last year, Eddie Brown was awarded the scholarship, earning him industry-wide recognition and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build on his culinary education. 

Trust Inns does deal to acquire three pubs from Dundas Heritable

Foremost amongst these is The Park Bar, at the west end of Glasgow’s Finnieston strip, which is feted as a home-from-home for Hebridean ex-pats and visitors.

Sapporo Premium Beer makes its UK draught debut through KBE Drinks

Master Brewer Seibei Nakagawa travelled to Germany to acquire brewing knowledge, and then brought it back to Hokkaido, where cutting-edge technology has since perfected the brand...

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