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Features dedicated to the licensed trade in Scotland.

Buzzworks in top 100 employers

THE firm behind Ayrshire’s Elliots and Scotts venues has been named one of this year’s Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For. Prestwick-based Buzzworks...

Scots venues pay their way

A Shetland hotel and a Glasgow nightclub are claimed to be the first Scottish businesses in their sector to gain Living Wage Foundation accreditation. Both...

Dundee over provision policy comes under fire

Dundee licensing board has come under fire for the way in which its overprovision policy is being implemented. The board, which has granted over a...

New guidelines ‘lack credibility’

Latest alcohol consumption warning a step too far, licensees say Operators and trade groups have criticised new alcohol consumption guidelines, claiming they “lack credibility”. New advice...

New lease of life for Islay hotel

The Lochside Hotel on Islay is to be relaunched at the end of February following a root and branch refurbishment. The hotel, which is in...

Rigatoni’s extends its reign in capital

A Family of restaurateurs has extended its reign in Edinburgh with the launch of a second outlet. Stefano and Maria Molfino have opened a new...

SLTA joins pub confederation

THE Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) is part of a new confederation of trade groups from across Britain which aims to lobby for pubs...

David Urquhart remembered

David Urquhart, one of the third generation of the Urquhart family which owns Gordon & MacPhail, will be remembered not just for his outstanding...

Waterside rises from the ashes

East Lothian venue restored after fire forces a seven-week closure It's the stuff of nightmares for any new operator: a fire that forces you to...

Branching out in Balmaha

Family-owned hotel set to expand its brewing business The family behind an award-winning hotel, bar and restaurant in Balmaha is expanding its brewing operations as...

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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