Star talent recognised at awards

A RAFT of Scottish Star Pubs & Bars lessees were recognised at the pub company’s annual UK awards ceremony earlier this month.

Ayr eatery set to turn over new leaf

Buzzworks completes root and branch refurb of The Tree House

Hoteliers on acquisition trail

THE owners of The Chester Hotel in Aberdeen have purchased the venue’s neighbouring buildings with an eye on development.

East Lothian venue takes top award

A FAMILY-run bar and restaurant in East Lothian has been recognised for its work to support students in the hospitality industry

A Scottish twist for Mexican spirit

What are claimed to be the first tequilas aged in Speyside whisky casks have been launched by an Aberdeen-based craft spirits firm.

Minimum pricing gets the green light

THE UK Supreme Court today dismissed the Scotch Whisky Association’s (SWA) appeal of the introduction of a minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol – allowing for the Scottish Government to proceed with implementing the policy five years after it was passed by the Scottish Parliament...

A crafty approach to the Scottish trade

Speyside brewer has plans to increase its footprint in pubs and bars

Hotels group is plotting growth

Leonardo Hotels reiterates its commitment to the Scottish market
Scottish Government

Lapdance consultation underway

THE Scottish Government has launched a consultation into the creation of a new licensing scheme for SEVs
Nick Livingstone, 7 Saints

A letter from America: part four

Nick Livingstone, winner of the Diageo Learning for Life Saltire Fellowship, prepares for the next part of the programme as the Boston leg draws to a close

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