Mixer brand makeover
The firm behind Schweppes has launched a campaign aimed at positioning the soft drinks and mixer brand as a premium option for adult consumers.
The...
Securing spirits success
The premium spirits category has been an on-trade success story in recent years with everything from small-batch gin to single malt whisky making great...
All change at CAMRA?
THE Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced a major review of its organisation which could see it move away from the arena of...
Lederer is new patron of SLTA
Peter Lederer was appointed patron of the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) at the trade group’s AGM in Edinburgh earlier this month.
The former Gleneagles...
Time for a wee expansion
North Queensferry-based restaurateurs Craig and Vikki Wood are all set to make their move on Auld Reekie as the pair prepare to launch their...
Pub takes ale crown
A Pub in Biggar has been named the best in Lanarkshire for real ale by CAMRA.
The Crown Inn has three dedicated real ale taps,...
New bar gets into the spirit of things
Spirits have taken centre stage at new Glasgow venue Spiritualist, which opened on Miller Street this month.
The Merchant City venue is said to stock...
Time of change for trade group
By Dave Hunter
WHEN Stephen McGowan, a partner at legal firm TLT, took over as chairman of BII Scotland a little over three years ago,...
Hotel brothers in a spirited move
The brothers behind the 2014 SLTN Whisky Bar of the Year are planning to open their own distillery after a successful round of crowdfunding.
Philip...
New tricks at The Newport
Couple overhaul venue by the River Tay
Matthew Lynas reports
Regeneration is the name of the game on the banks of the River Tay – and...
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