All change at CAMRA?
THE Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced a major review of its organisation which could see it move away from the arena of...
Lederer is new patron of SLTA
Peter Lederer was appointed patron of the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) at the trade group’s AGM in Edinburgh earlier this month.
The former Gleneagles...
Time for a wee expansion
North Queensferry-based restaurateurs Craig and Vikki Wood are all set to make their move on Auld Reekie as the pair prepare to launch their...
Pub takes ale crown
A Pub in Biggar has been named the best in Lanarkshire for real ale by CAMRA.
The Crown Inn has three dedicated real ale taps,...
New bar gets into the spirit of things
Spirits have taken centre stage at new Glasgow venue Spiritualist, which opened on Miller Street this month.
The Merchant City venue is said to stock...
Time of change for trade group
By Dave Hunter
WHEN Stephen McGowan, a partner at legal firm TLT, took over as chairman of BII Scotland a little over three years ago,...
Hotel brothers in a spirited move
The brothers behind the 2014 SLTN Whisky Bar of the Year are planning to open their own distillery after a successful round of crowdfunding.
Philip...
New tricks at The Newport
Couple overhaul venue by the River Tay
Matthew Lynas reports
Regeneration is the name of the game on the banks of the River Tay – and...
Thousands to visit Paisley for festival
Paisley's beer festival, which organisers claim is the biggest in Scotland, is expected to attract thousands of ale lovers to the town this April.
The...
Team effort drives Manorview growth
Numerous neat bundles of architects’ drawings and artists’ impressions of luxurious bar and bedroom interiors cover the boardroom table, giving an indication of the...
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Luke Richardson
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