Trade unites in the north east
Merger of historic groups aims to bring lobbying strength and benefits
A STRONGER lobbying force for the trade in the north east has come to...
Glasgow boys take brands to Aberdeen
Donald MacLeod tells Scott Wright why the time was right for CPL and Carlo Citti to launch The Garage and Campus up in the...
Capital bar is Last Word in cocktails
Edinburgh operators take Stockbridge venue in a new direction
A LOCAL bar with a cutting edge cocktail offer – that’s how Jason Scott describes the...
Stats shouldn’t cloud real issues
IT was interesting to read the latest alcohol harm statistics, announced by Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS) this month ahead of its annual conference.
The figures...
Merchant retains crucial wine deal
INVERARITY Morton insisted last week that retaining its status as the preferred wine supplier to G1 Group was vital to its “credibility as a...
Skye pub toasts a memorable year
Award from Good Pub Guide comes as family marks 100 years in charge
THE owners of an Isle of Skye pub have two reasons to...
Shilling puts coins in The Fountain
Edinburgh operator breathes new life into traditional pub
MICHAEL McGuigan is not one to shout about his achievements.
In fact, the operator admits his Shilling Group...
Music festival larges it in Largs
Local pubs cash in as three-day event brings thousands to seaside
LARGS was alive to the sound of music for three days earlier this summer,...
Manager takes reins at Kay’s Bar
Lessee hands over Edinburgh pub to employee of 23 years
AN Edinburgh cask ale pub has changed hands – but the new man charged with...
Canny operators beat bank block
Trade turning to alternative sources to fund refurbishments
A FINANCIAL brick wall is standing in the way of operators seeking funds to invest in their...