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New direction for Port Seton pub business

Good food and drink in lovely surroundings – that’s what the team behind a Port Seton pub is promising when the outlet reopens in July following a major refurbishment .
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Kerr’s cultivating new courses

Established Glasgow chef Jim Kerr has taken up the role of head chef at The Botany on the city’s Maryhill Road .
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Ploughing funds into a new look

The owners of Peterculter pub The Ploughman recently reopened its bar following a five-figure refurbishment .

Jamie’s chain folds in tough climate

The collapse of celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s UK restaurant business demonstrates the “survival of the fittest” nature of the country’s casual dining sector, experts have said .
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Saying hello to single malt

The people and places of Jura take centre stage in a new advertising campaign for the island’s single malt

Breathing space for boards on renewals

LICENSING boards are to be granted extra time to process renewals for personal licences expiring on August 31 – providing licensees have lodged a renewal application with their board by May 31.
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Brexit impacts on staff recruitment

Hospitality industry is facing ‘perfect storm’
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Last chance for licence renewals

Thousands of personal licences could be lost
Brewers from Harvieston

Grand plans for Alva brewery

New beers and brand refresh as business aims for growth .
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Speyside hotel’s spirit still shining

Whisky remains at heart of The Craigellachie’s DNA 125 years on .

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