Festive trade blow for Scottish pubs
CHRISTMAS and new year business was down for almost half of outlets, with rural pubs the hardest hit, the latest Scottish Licensed Trade Association...
Food focus in Balerno
LOTHIAN real ale specialist The Grey Horse in Balerno has completed its first festive season following a revamp of the business which put a...
Higher rates bills slammed
New rateable values will have a serious impact on trade
PROPOSED increases in the rateable value of licensed premises across Scotland could have a damaging...
Festive trade blow for Scottish pubs
Rural outlets remain hardest hit in ‘difficult’ environment
CHRISTMAS and new year business was down for almost half of outlets, with rural pubs the hardest...
New year new career with Kained Holdings?
SLTN Award-winning operator to host recruitment session
THE firm behind a host of Glasgow venues including The Finnieston, Porter & Rye and Lebowskis is holding...
Entertainment fee consultation open in Aberdeenshire
Local authority seeks views ahead of proposed fee structure reform
ABERDEENSHIRE Council has opened a consultation seeking views on a proposed fee structure for a...
Toast Cognac in Paris
Bartenders invited to Edinburgh masterclass ahead of global cocktail comp
COURVOISIER is to launch its second annual Toast of Paris global cocktail competition – and...
Tequila prize takes bartender to Mexico
Mike McGinty books place in Patrón comp world final
EDINBURGH-based bartender Mike McGinty is headed down Mexico way with tequila brand Patrón after topping the...
Tennis star looks to strengthen his hotel game
Development plans unveiled for Andy Murray’s Cromlix hotel
EXPANSION is on the horizon at tennis world number one Andy Murray’s Cromlix hotel in Perthshire, with...
A Joint approach for Glasgow group
Operator joins forces with pubco to launch new bar on the ‘strip’
By Gillian McKenzie
GLASGOW bar operator Mark Lappin was in something of a reflective...
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