Multi-buy ban hits off-trade sales
New report attributes 2.6% drop in alcohol purchases to legislation
THE amount of alcohol sold in Scottish shops has fallen 2.6% in the year since...
Plans for Princes Street premises
Shop units could be converted to cafes and restaurants
By Dave Hunter
EDINBURGH has moved a step closer to having licensed premises on Princes Street after...
Highland hoteliers open watering hole
Am Fuaran said to be first public bar in village for 20 years
By Gillian McKenzie
THE owners of an Inverness-shire hotel have launched a new...
Financial claws impact on menu
Soaring cost of lobster prompts chef to scrap dish
By Gillian McKenzie
THE owner of Glasgow seafood restaurant Gamba has been forced to take lobster off...
Restaurateur reaps the benefits in Kirkintilloch
Former council building transformed into elegant Italian eatery, as Dave Hunter reports
IT’S difficult to imagine that the building occupied by new Italian bar and...
Saddle up at Jake’s place
Capital venue brings Americana to fore with stateside craft beers. Matthew Lynas reports
The skull of an American bison is one of the first indications...
BT Sport offers early pub deal
Subscribers before July 1 will benefit from cheaper rates
BT Sport has launched its commercial TV package with a special ‘early bird’ offer for licensed...
VAT cut could add jobs, report says
Licensed trade in line to benefit most from a lower rate
A SIGNIFICANT cut in the VAT rate for food and drink could help create...
Maclay snaps up Glasgow pub
City centre outlet to relaunch in August following revamp
MACLAY Inns has continued its expansion drive with the acquisition of its first bar in Glasgow...
Distillery launches malt for peat’s sake
Limited edition whisky to be released at special event on Islay
THE peat bogs of Islay are to be honoured in a new single malt...
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