Doing good through beer
This is shaping up to be a big year for Brewgooder, the Scottish beer business which has provided over 100 million litres of fresh water for African communities since its inception.
Greene King invests in cask beer with launch of 4.5 gallon pins
With the lingering effects of the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis leading consumers to drink out less frequently, GK believes that the introduction of pins containing 36 pints per unit – half the size of the industry standard 9 gallon container – will help reinvigorate trade.
Dunkeld is exception to the Hilton rule
Perthshire resort driving business by doing things differently
EVEN the biggest global brands allow for some local flexibility, it seems.
Hilton Dunkeld House is part of...
Borders pub gets ale acclaim
A MICROPUB in the town of Kelso has been named the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Borders Pub of the Year.
Brian Maule is enjoying life as he helps develop chef talent at Buzzworks
In 2023, after 22 years, Brian and wife Susan closed their award-winning Glasgow restaurant Brian Maule at Chardon d’Or as rising costs and lower footfall took a heavy toll on the business.Â
Trade chief in training plea
Operators must comply with new premises licence holder (PLH) refresher training or risk having their business closed down.
That was the stark warning from SLTA chief executive Paul Waterson last week as he urged licensees to start planning for refresher courses now.
Speaking at the trade group’s AGM at Braid Hills Hotel in Edinburgh, Waterson stressed the importance of PLH refresher training, which must be undertaken five years from the date the licence was issued.
Loch-side resort adds to team
LOCH Lomond-side resort Cameron House has bolstered its operations team with four new appointments.
Multi-use events space could breathe new life into Dundee city centre Â
Arising from the refurbishment of a Mecca bingo hall, LiveHouse is being touted as a revitalisation of the area by owner, Michael Carolan, who led the development of the nearby Malmaison Hotel.
New president elected at The Ben
LICENSED trade charity The Ben has elected Andrew Lawrence as its new president.
Succeeding Sue Buchanan, Lawrence, a national account controller with Diageo, takes on...
Home from home at revamped Highland inn
A home from home in the Highlands – that’s what Crerar Hotels has sought to create at its newly-refurbished Glencoe Inn.
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