A green light for street revamp
LICENSED venues on one of Glasgow’s best-known streets are set to benefit from its “transformation” after the city council approved a multi-million pound project...
Calls for trade straw charge
Proposed 5p charge on plastic straws has split trade
By Jonathan Watt
THE on-trade is divided over calls to introduce a mandatory 5p charge for plastic...
Aiming for perfection
SCOTTISH bartenders have just under a week to enter an international cocktail competition for tequila brand Patrón.
Entries for this year’s Patrón Perfectionists competition will...
Entrepreneur eyes expansion
Diageo Saltire Fellowship winner has ambitious plans
By Gillian McKenzie
FOR Nick Livingstone, winning the Diageo Learning for Life Saltire Fellowship not only represents an “incredible...
New recruits join Kained’s brigade
GLASGOW-based bar and restaurant group Kained Holdings has bolstered its kitchen team with two youngsters recruited through a charity employment programme.
Jordan Docherty and Daniel...
Quality at heart of Airlie Arms’ offer
Award-winning Angus licensees don’t do things by halves
By Jack Walsh
THERE’S no denying that any investment in the on-trade carries a certain degree of risk....
Quiz night cleans up for charity
A QUIZ night organised by Matthew Clark’s Edinburgh team raised over £900 for the clean water project backed by social enterprise craft beer producer...
Livingston pub carves out a new identity
MANAGED pub group Mitchells & Butlers has relaunched its Livingston outlet under its Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery brand.
Brucefield Farm, which previously traded under M&Bs’...
Food and drink festival hops into Glasgow
FOOD and drinks festival North Hop is rolling into Glasgow later this month, showcasing the very best of Scotland’s burgeoning food and drinks scene.
Taking...
The Jools in Perth’s crown
PERTH licensee John Bryden and daughter Georgia caught up with Jools Holland after sponsoring his recent show at the city’s Concert Hall.
John’s Loft nightclub...
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