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Brewers welcome beer duty stamp decision

BREWERS have welcomed the UK government’s decision not to introduce duty stamps for beer bottles. HMRC consulted on the possibility of introducing stamps for...

FA blocks streaming website

THE Football Association Premier League (FAPL) has successfully applied to have internet service providers block access to a website that offers free access to...
Toasting success: Isle of Arran Distillers boss Euan Mitchell said the firm is in good health.

Happy returns for island distillery

Record sales and profits as Arran whisky firm turns 18 ISLE of Arran Distillers has celebrated its 18th anniversary by posting record sales and profits. The...
More than 150 beers from 48 different Scottish breweries competed for this year’s Champion Beer of Scotland award.

A Fyne result for Argyll brewery

Real ale event hailed a success as visitor numbers soar By Matthew Lynas ARGYLL brewer Fyne Ales is celebrating after one of its beers took the...
The Observatory breakfast room was revamped with “bright and cheerful” colours as part of the refurbishment.

Curtain up on Edinburgh hotel

EDINBURGH hotel The Glasshouse has been relaunched following a three-month revamp to mark its tenth anniversary. The hotel – the first Scottish property to join...
Michael Neave’s signature restaurant celebrated its first anniversary in Edinburgh last month.

It’s a young man’s game – Michael Neave

Chef makes his name in the capital SURVIVING that first tough year in business can be counted as an achievement in itself, but when you...
Eden Brewery boss Paul Miller ‘serves’ his Grand Slam beer.

Murray mania brings boost for Scots pubs

PUBLICANS were served a boost to trade last weekend as Scotland watched Andy Murray battle to victory in the Wimbledon final. Murray beat Serbian...
The Maze Restaurant is located in a glass house overlooking the six-acre gardens, which feature a maze and fountain.

New hotel takes root in Dundee

Third Scottish DoubleTree property launched after £1m revamp HILTON has opened the third Scottish property under its DoubleTree by Hilton brand in Dundee. The hotels...

Tributes paid to Vroni’s manager

TRIBUTES have been paid to Alan Lang, manager of Glasgow wine bar Vroni’s, who died last month aged 59 after battling cancer. ‘Langy’, as he...
Pastures new: Smith and Clough

New property firm launches in Scotland

A NEW property firm specialising in the licensed, leisure and retail sectors has been launched in Scotland. Smith & Clough Business Associates was set up...

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