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Features dedicated to the licensed trade in Scotland.

A man and a woman in a pub cellar with the green pipes of a modern beer dispense

Majority of UK people love a pub – but only a minority know how...

Heineken SmartDispense has launched a new vodcast series offering a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of running a pub.

A little taste of Meatopia as cult chefs put Scotch Beef on the grill

The steak masterclass at The Social Hub features El Perro Negro's Nick Watkins , Margo's Robin Aitken, Ka Pao's Ashley Bennett, and Dean Parker of Celentano’s.
CCTV images of four people leaving a pub table

Mistaken ‘dine and dash’ social media post costs English pub £75,000

Unfortunately for the Horse and Jockey pub, it later turned out that a member of its staff had taken a card payment, but failed to put it through the till.

Accolade acquires Pernod Ricard wine businesses to create Vinarchy

Vinarchy is now one of the world’s largest specialist wine companies, with over AU$1.5 billion in annual net sales revenue, and several top wine brands.
A smartly dressed waiter carves a chicken

Applications open for new Scottish chef scholarship at London’s The Ritz

The Scotland Food & Drink and HIT Scotland Legacy Scholarship Award was created to mark the Michelin Guide Ceremony's Scottish debut.
Four men sit on an informal stage having a chat

Ups and downs of venue ownership in focus at the Edinburgh Bar Show

The event was organised by Panda & Sons owner Iain McPherson and Edinburgh Cocktail Week founders Jamie Faulds and Gary Anderson. 
A half full pint glass sits on a table in front of a man with crossed arms

Mixed Easter trading as National Insurance changes take effect

Operators were hoping for a good Bank Holiday weekend, as they braced themselves for hikes in employer NI contributions and the minimum wage.
A darkly lit nightclub dance floor full of young people

Peterhead nightclub Bar 57 wins appeal against licence restrictions 

Owners Carl and Robin Hansen warned that the restricted hours could force closure, as 60% of turnover came from the post 1am trading period.
A young man in chef's whites sits in a whisky store

Glenturret chef Mark Donald made an honorary vice president of MCGB

Donald is acclaimed for his ‘uncompromising commitment to excellence’, celebration of local produce, and ‘boundary-pushing’ approach.

Family-owned Stirling Distillery scores at international whisky awards

Distillery founder Cameron McCann said: “We are immensely proud to have been recognised as Scotland’s Best New Make Spirit."

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Jack Cummins
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
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Neil Morrison
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Luke Richardson