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Is it boom time for island trade?

OPERATORS in Orkney are preparing for a tourism boost in the coming months from a record number of cruise liners. This year, 83 ships carrying...

Inverness bar named best

INVERNESS nightclub, bar and restaurant venue The Den & Johnny Foxes has been named Best Bar None National Champion for 2014-15. Competing against 46 finalists...

Pubco bids to cut ingoing costs

STAR Pubs & Bars is aiming to make it easier for lessees to take on tied pubs by reducing the initial costs of fixtures...

Eden Mill opens doors to trade

A ST Andrews brewery and distillery is throwing open its doors to the Scottish on-trade. The team at Eden Mill is offering 1000 free places...

Footfall up during George Street trial

FOOTFALL in Edinburgh’s George Street is said to have increased during an ongoing trial aimed at encouraging “café culture” in the city centre, City...

Distilling co-op scoops top prize

A CO-OPERATIVE of Scottish distillers has been awarded £10,000 from Co-operative Development Scotland (CDS) to help establish and grow their businesses. Scottish Craft Distillers, an...

Beer tie on agenda

CAMPAIGNERS for pubco reform have ramped up their efforts ahead of a Scottish Parliamentary debate this month. New research from the group, which includes the...

Foundations laid for trade career

ALLY Stewart is happy, efficient and clearly in his element behind the bar at Glasgow’s Hootenanny. The 21 year old has worked full-time in the...

A class act from capital’s Bramble

AN Edinburgh bartender has reached the UK final of Diageo’s Reserve World Class cocktail competition. John Hughes of Bramble Bar on Edinburgh’s Queen Street will...
• The new-look Innishmohr in Coatbridge.

Manorview on expansion trail

Group kicks off 2015 with three refurbs and one acquisition By Gillian McKenzie MANORVIEW Hotels & Leisure Group has completed three refurbs and acquired one pub...

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Jack Cummins
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR
Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson