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Fruit cider firm launches lager

The firm behind Swedish fruit cider brand Kopparberg has bolstered its beer portfolio with the launch of its first fruit lager. Kopparberg’s new Lemon &...

Capital eatery serves new look

Edinburgh restaurant Castle Terrace has reopened its doors following a £1 million refurbishment and restructure of the dining and kitchen areas. The project saw Castle...

Trade is urged to back duty cut call

Scottish operators are being urged to back a new campaign calling for a cut in beer duty in next month’s Budget. The Scottish Beer &...

Tennent’s drops Wallaces branding

Wallace's TCB, the wholesale firm acquired by Tennent Caledonian two years ago, has been rebranded as Tennent’s. The rebranding coincides with a 12-month price-freeze for...

Buzzworks in top 100 employers

THE firm behind Ayrshire’s Elliots and Scotts venues has been named one of this year’s Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For. Prestwick-based Buzzworks...

Scots venues pay their way

A Shetland hotel and a Glasgow nightclub are claimed to be the first Scottish businesses in their sector to gain Living Wage Foundation accreditation. Both...

Dundee over provision policy comes under fire

Dundee licensing board has come under fire for the way in which its overprovision policy is being implemented. The board, which has granted over a...

New guidelines ‘lack credibility’

Latest alcohol consumption warning a step too far, licensees say Operators and trade groups have criticised new alcohol consumption guidelines, claiming they “lack credibility”. New advice...

New lease of life for Islay hotel

The Lochside Hotel on Islay is to be relaunched at the end of February following a root and branch refurbishment. The hotel, which is in...

Rigatoni’s extends its reign in capital

A Family of restaurateurs has extended its reign in Edinburgh with the launch of a second outlet. Stefano and Maria Molfino have opened a new...

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Andrew Dowson
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