Capital idea: the beer mat

Anti-spiking beer mat launched

STAFF at an Edinburgh bar have launched an anti-spiking beer mat
Eden Mill co-founder Paul Miller

Two Edens are better than one

EDEN Mill, the St Andrews-based brewer and distiller, will double its production capacity following the acquisition of a brewery in Cumbria

Councils handed powers to introduce tourist tax

Powers to implement a tourist tax after the Scottish Government reached a deal with the Scottish Greens to pass its Budget on January 31

Rosebank revival approved

The redevelopment of 'silent' Falkirk distillery Rosebank is to go ahead after new owner Ian Macleod Distillers was granted planning permission for the project

Capital bartender chases Legacy

An Edinburgh bartender will compete against rivals from across the UK for the chance to be named national champion in one of the world's biggest cocktail competitions

H&I tourism fund opens

A new fund to promote the scenery, wildlife and culture of the Highlands and Islands has opened for applications
Quiet Man Chef

Quiet opportunity for group chef

Quiet Man Taverns has named William Thomson as its first group executive chef

Call for U-turn on 3am pubs

The first 3am closing times for bars in Aberdeen have been approved, as nightclub operators pressed the city’s licensing board to scrap the policy

Itison’s Norman in pubs deal

Oli Norman, founder of Itison, has taken full ownership of the seven Glasgow venues he previously co-owned with business partner Stephen White.

Living Wage sets sights on Scotland

Organisation is actively working with Scottish hospitality firms

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