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More than 150 beers from 48 different Scottish breweries competed for this year’s Champion Beer of Scotland award.

A Fyne result for Argyll brewery

Real ale event hailed a success as visitor numbers soar By Matthew Lynas ARGYLL brewer Fyne Ales is celebrating after one of its beers took the...
The Observatory breakfast room was revamped with “bright and cheerful” colours as part of the refurbishment.

Curtain up on Edinburgh hotel

EDINBURGH hotel The Glasshouse has been relaunched following a three-month revamp to mark its tenth anniversary. The hotel – the first Scottish property to join...
Michael Neave’s signature restaurant celebrated its first anniversary in Edinburgh last month.

It’s a young man’s game – Michael Neave

Chef makes his name in the capital SURVIVING that first tough year in business can be counted as an achievement in itself, but when you...
Eden Brewery boss Paul Miller ‘serves’ his Grand Slam beer.

Murray mania brings boost for Scots pubs

PUBLICANS were served a boost to trade last weekend as Scotland watched Andy Murray battle to victory in the Wimbledon final. Murray beat Serbian...
The Maze Restaurant is located in a glass house overlooking the six-acre gardens, which feature a maze and fountain.

New hotel takes root in Dundee

Third Scottish DoubleTree property launched after £1m revamp HILTON has opened the third Scottish property under its DoubleTree by Hilton brand in Dundee. The hotels...

Tributes paid to Vroni’s manager

TRIBUTES have been paid to Alan Lang, manager of Glasgow wine bar Vroni’s, who died last month aged 59 after battling cancer. ‘Langy’, as he...
Pastures new: Smith and Clough

New property firm launches in Scotland

A NEW property firm specialising in the licensed, leisure and retail sectors has been launched in Scotland. Smith & Clough Business Associates was set up...
Staying in a pub was said to be preferable to a branded hotel, according to the RPBI report.

Room for growth in pub accommodation

Sector ‘snapping at heels’ of hotel chains, report claims PUBS are increasingly competing with other accommodation providers as operators invest “significant amounts” in upgrading letting...

Budget chain to launch compact rooms

EDINBURGH is expected to be among the first locations for a new hotel brand from the firm behind Premier Inn. Hub by Premier Inn is...
Raising the bar: Brewdog founders Martin Dickie (left) and James Watt.

Brewer taps beer fans for funds

Brewdog scheme raises £1million within days of launch By Gillian McKenzie BREWDOG has raised a quarter of its £4 million funding target to support further expansion...

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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