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

This year’s HIT Scotland scholars celebrate their success in Glasgow

Industry training proves a big HIT

Class of 2019 revealed as HIT Scotland launches Fairlie tribute
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A Fyne move for craft brewery

Fyne Ales has unveiled ambitious £2 million expansion plans which could treble the Argyll-based craft brewery’s turnover.

Turntable – flipping the record on ordinary whisky blending

Glasgow-based brothers Alasdair and Gordon Stevenson are on a mission to disrupt the whisky industry status quo – starting with this week’s launch of the first three of their new ‘Turntable’ range of whisky blends.

Fresh assault on availability

New report draws criticism from licensing lawyers
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Campaign launched to end background music ban

Operators have backed a new campaign calling for an end to the background music ban in Scotland’s pubs and restaurants
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An ICE move from city bar

Black Rose champions social responsibility

Coronavirus: Renewed calls to ease outdoor area regulations

Trade groups have again urged the Scottish Government to ease planning and licensing requirements to enable operators to use outdoor areas as soon as lockdown measures are eased

Time to crack down on lettings service

The Scottish and UK governments have been urged to clamp down on Airbnb, the online service which allows people to rent out privately-owned rooms...
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Crieff snaps up Peebles Hydro

The firm behind Perthshire leisure resort Crieff Hydro is set to acquire two Borders businesses from McMillan Hotels later this month.
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Minimum pricing referred to Europe

The ongoing legal battle over the introduction of a minimum price for alcohol has been referred to Europe.

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL by Jack Cummins
FINANCIAL Wylie & Bisset
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson
MEET THE MAKER
William Woodburn
MIXED UP WORLD Ewan Angus