Autumn statement a ‘mixed bag’
Plans to scrap employer National Insurance contributions for under 21s by 2015 have been welcomed by trade groups.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
BT takes Champions League
BT Sport has secured the exclusive broadcast rights to live Champions League and Europa League football in a £900 million deal.
The broadcaster, which launched...
Edinburgh bartender is the malt mastermind
AN Edinburgh bartender has beaten competition from Scotland and England to take the title of Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind 2013.
Till Britze of Edinburgh bar...
Crawley to leave Caley after 20 years
CALEDONIAN Brewing Company boss Stephen Crawley is to leave the Edinburgh firm after 20 years.
Crawley joined Caledonian, whose beers include Deuchars IPA, Caledonian 80/-...
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