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Features dedicated to the licensed trade in Scotland.

Colin’s Tipsy Midgie will keep things interesting for whisky fans

“There’s no point in going to a whisky bar and drinking whisky that you can buy in the supermarket, in my opinion.”

Anti-terrorism measures are coming to Scottish hospitality venues

Martyn’s Law does not prescribe a one-size-fits-all solution – but expects venues to adopt ‘reasonably practicable’ measures.

Continued demand and ‘resilience’ in the UK pub and venue market

According to the latest Christie & Co Pubs & Restaurants Market Review, the first half of 2025 saw an increase in activity from pubcos.

Lele Mensah is ready to represent GB bartenders in global contest

Britain's new cocktail king was crowned just outside Edinburgh at the recent GB final of Diageo’s World Class cocktail competition. 

Edinburgh’s overprovision policy scrapped by city licensing board

Change removes a 'significant disincentive' for investment in areas like Princes Street, George Street and the West End.

One Leisure’s Oli McLean and the ‘quintessential basics’ of a bar

"Disaronno is a cult classic. It looks great, it smells great, it tastes phenomenal. It’s a brand you need to have there."

Night time industry needs immediate action, says NTIA

NTIA Scotland has released a new manifesto to 'safeguard and transform' Scotland's night time economy.
Neil Keevil, the head chef at The Prancing Stag in Glasgow.

Glasgow chef is in poultry position

Glasgow chef Neil Keevill has triumphed over more than 1000 other competitors to win a competition for poultry producer Gressingham Foods.
The exterior of a Prezzo Italian restaurant.

Prezzo will expand its Scottish footprint with new opening

Italian restaurant chain Prezzo Italian will open a new restaurant in Edinburgh as part of a renewed expansion drive.
Staff at the Seamill Hydro Hotel in West Kilbride.

Ayrshire hotel Seamill Hydro is playing the name game

Seamill Hydro in West Kilbride is turning to its locals and customers to help name its new restaurant and cocktail lounge.

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Jack Cummins
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
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Neil Morrison
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