Black pints aren’t the only way to celebrate St Patrick’s Day this March
Irish whiskey has earned a reputation for its quality over hundreds of years – and there’s arguably more of it available to Scottish publicans now than at any time in recent history.Â
McPherson, Faulds and Anderson unveil the Edinburgh Bar Show
The three-day, ‘community-focused’ trade event, will run April 8 to April 10 with a ‘full calendar of unique and memorable bar takeovers, seminars, collaborations, demonstrations and tastings’.
Minimum pricing for alcohol to continue – and increase to 65p per unit
SCOTLAND’S policy of enforcing a minimum price per unit of alcohol is to be continued and strengthened, it was announced today, with that minimum price rising from 50p to 65p per unit.
Diageo bolsters its online support to ‘supercharge’ independent operators
Ahead of the revamp, Diageo engaged with over 1000 independent operators across the trade through focus groups and interviews, to identify business needs, challenges, and ambitions.
Sporting start to 2024 offers opportunities for the on-trade
Research suggests that a premium sports offering is ‘strongly linked’ to premium beer sales as viewers are more likely to trade up when watching games, compared to the average consumer
Criminal convictions can be a tricky part of the licensing system
Oddly, although driving a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or with an alcohol concentration above the limit constitutes a relevant offence, a refusal to take a breath test does not.Â
Scotland’s youngest Michelin chef Sam Yorke retains star for Heron
“From walking through the doors to leaving at the end of the night, every member of our team plays a pivotal role and I am grateful for their hard work being recognised by the Guide for a 2nd year."
Highland Coast Hotels acquires in Inverness and expands in Plockton
Lochardil House on Stratherrick Road in Inverness is the eighth venue to become part of Highland Coast Hotels collection of hospitality properties across the north Highlands.
Arthur Bell & Sons’ care for licensees is alive and well in Bob Taylor
The famous ‘green blazer brigade’ – the Bell’s sales team named after the distinctive green blazers they would wear at industry events – were a common sight in Scottish pubs as well as industry events.
Greene King raises £3.8 million for Macmillan Cancer Support
Up £800k on the previous year, 2023’s charity total is the equivalent of £434 raised every hour of every day of the year, and is enough to fund 82,353 Macmillan nursing hours.
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