• Two new copper stills were installed at Diageo’s Linkwood distillery.

Firms set sights on Speyside

Edrington Group and Diageo invest in whisky region EDRINGTON Group has unveiled plans for a new distillery and visitor centre for Speyside single malt The...
Inveralmond Brewery

Perth brewer bolsters team

PERTH-based Inveralmond Brewery has bolstered its team with two new senior appointments. Former Scottish & Newcastle and Heineken executive Andy Agnew will serve as...
• Pastures new: Stephen Crawley joined Caledonian Brewery in 1993.

Outside owners good for trade

Acquisitions have improved marketplace, says brewery boss By Dave Hunter THE increasing presence of English and international drinks companies in Scotland is a positive development for...

Autumn statement a ‘mixed bag’

Plans to scrap employer National Insurance contributions for under 21s by 2015 have been welcomed by trade groups.
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Whisky group in pricing push

THE Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) is calling for the legal case over minimum pricing to be transferred to Europe. The organisation has been challenging...
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Brilliant moments in new campaign

OLYMPIC champion Sir Chris Hoy is among the personalities participating in a new, multi-million pound marketing campaign from VisitScotland. Promoting Scotland as a tourist...
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Brewery steps up to the bar

ARRAN Brewery has stepped in to temporarily run the Pier Head Tavern in Lamlash, Arran, while owner Punch Taverns seeks out a new tenant....

Brewer bolsters its Scottish sales team

WELLS & Young’s Brewing Company has ramped up its presence in Scotland with a new Edinburgh-based sales team. The team will handle sales of...
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Scottish trade gives VAT cut thumbs up

Majority of licensees north of border support tax change, survey says A MAJORITY of Scottish licensees reckon a cut in the VAT rate would have...
• Scottish finalists celebrated at the awards ceremony in Birmingham.

Lessees shine at Star Pubs awards

Five Scottish operators recognised in pubco’s UK-wide scheme FIVE Scottish Star Pubs & Bars lessees were recognised at the pub company’s second annual awards ceremony...

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