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Cuvée closes the ‘gap in the market’ for a Woodlands Champagne bar

The new venture follows on from Merchant Pubs and Bars acquisition of the townhouse, which also includes The Drake pub.

Scottish Pubs Code gives tied publicans options – but think carefully

Tied pub leases have been a feature of Scotland’s hospitality sector for hundreds of years, but new legislation could mean significant changes.
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Kieran Walker becomes GM at The Three Chimneys on Skye

Walker will now lead both The Three Chimneys and The Three Chimneys at Talisker, the company's new venue located at Skye's oldest distillery.
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Success of Social Hub Glasgow is ‘proof point’ for UK expansion

The 494-room, 20,000sq-m Merchant City hub combines hotel, student, and extended-stay accommodation with co-working, event, and community spaces.
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Original Buzzworkers gather at The Vine for long service celebration

Invitees were personally welcomed on a red carpet by Buzzworks founders Colin, Kenny and Alison Blair and the company’s head of people, Nicola Watt.
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Classic car cohort returns to Crieff Hydro for veterans’ charity event

More than 20 cars were involved in this year’s procession, including Ferraris, Aston Martins, Vintage Rolls Royce, Porsches and a Vintage MG saloon.
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Mikaku launches extraordinary 30-day campaign to ‘secure its future’

Despite strong local support, loyal regulars, and a big online following, the venue is facing ‘unsustainable pressures that go far beyond footfall’.
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Heineken UK’s Cider Report provides an in-depth look at the category

Cider has grown by 5% in value across the UK even as volumes have dipped, which the company said was a sign that cider customers are ‘premiumising’.

Ayrshire’s Seamill Hydro makes the most of its stunning sea view

The result of a £750,000 investment in structural renovations and interior design, the refurbishment has introduced floor to ceiling windows.

First tranche of Scottish Pubs Code legislation comes into force

The first section of the code is now in force, with the remaining provisions – governing rent reviews and market rent-only leases – due to go live on 30th June. 

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