Scottish trade gives VAT cut thumbs up
Majority of licensees north of border support tax change, survey says
A MAJORITY of Scottish licensees reckon a cut in the VAT rate would have...
Lessees shine at Star Pubs awards
Five Scottish operators recognised in pubco’s UK-wide scheme
FIVE Scottish Star Pubs & Bars lessees were recognised at the pub company’s second annual awards ceremony...
BT takes Champions League
BT Sport has secured the exclusive broadcast rights to live Champions League and Europa League football in a £900 million deal.
The broadcaster, which launched...
Edinburgh bartender is the malt mastermind
AN Edinburgh bartender has beaten competition from Scotland and England to take the title of Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind 2013.
Till Britze of Edinburgh bar...
Crawley to leave Caley after 20 years
CALEDONIAN Brewing Company boss Stephen Crawley is to leave the Edinburgh firm after 20 years.
Crawley joined Caledonian, whose beers include Deuchars IPA, Caledonian 80/-...
Whisky firm eyes on-trade expansion
Family-owned Ian Macleod Distillers focused on growing portfolio in pubs and bars
By Dave Hunter
THE on-trade will be a key focus for independent whisky firm...
Dumfries dining for Pierre White
Chef set to open first restaurant in Scotland
CELEBRITY chef Marco Pierre White is to launch his first restaurant in Scotland later this month.
The Michelin...
Eaterie steaks out a place in Edinburgh
Old meets new in revamped restaurant and bar overlooking the castle, as Matthew Lynas reports
FROM the window tables in Twenty Princes Street – the...
Sky in pubs crackdown
SKY has stepped up its campaign against publicans it accuses of infringing its copyright by showing Sky Sports without a valid subscription.
The broadcaster...
Call for action on members’ clubs
Demand for tougher regulation in licensing consultation responses
TOUGHER regulation of private members’ clubs and the return of a ‘fit and proper’ test were two...
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