New Dundee pubs plan is “ridiculous”
City strategy states new venues will be limited to city centre .
Distiller’s double island investment
South African drinks company Distell in investing in its Scotch whisky portfolio with extensive refurbishments of two distilleries .
On-trade should be exempt from DRS
Support for deposit return scheme but opinion is split .
Scottish pubs’ chance for footballing glory
Bar staff and their regulars will again have the chance to play at some of the UK’s top football stadiums with the return of the BT Sport Pub Cup .
Search is on for bartender champ
Scotland's bartenders have the chance to compete with contemporaries from across the world as this year’s Chivas Masters Global Champion competition gets underway .
VAT returns set to go digital
There's less than one month to go until VAT goes digital for more than one million businesses .
Milestone for city institution
GLASGOW nightclub The Garage will mark its 25th anniversary this weekend with a special event.
Quietly making improvements
QUIET Man Taverns, the Edinburgh-based pub group, has completed a £250,000 refurbishment of two of its venues
Trade urged to report hate crimes
Licensed trade staff are being encouraged to report hate crimes as part of a new campaign from Police Scotland .
Sailing into Scotland
VENUES in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee are gearing up to host events for rum brand Sailor Jerry this month
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