Diversity pays off for brewer

It's a sunny Thursday afternoon at The Raeburn in Edinburgh’s Stockbridge and the beer garden is filling up. At one table, a young couple is...

Castle is in Fyne form

A hotel on the shores of Loch Fyne has been relaunched after an extensive refurbishment. Stonefield Castle, which is set in 60 acres of woodland,...

Rural pubs still being hit hardest

Half of outlets in year-on-year decline, survey shows Rural pubs continue to be hit hardest by the lower drink drive limit and other legislative challenges,...

Bigger is best for bars group

By Dave Hunter It's unusual for a bar and pub group to more than double in size in the space of just six months, but...

Pouring praise on 125ml serve

Licensees in East Dunbartonshire joined forces last week for a campaign to promote a 125ml measure of wine alongside more traditional 175ml and 250ml...

Latest Lebowskis to open its doors

Bar and restaurant group Kained Holdings ihas opened its third Lebowskis outlet. The new venue opened on Saturday June 25 in the former Sammy Dows...

A quite particular campaign

Independent whisky firm Douglas Laing & Co has launched a new marketing campaign to promote its range of Old Particular single grain whiskies. The Delicious...

Chipping away at new venture

Pubs group adds takeaway after a significant investment A fledging pub group has expanded the offer at its Ayrshire pub to include a fish and...

Brewer draughts up new font

Tennent's has unveiled a new look for its lager font that is set to be rolled out across the Scottish on-trade. The first redesign for...

OBE recipient in fighting form

Restaurateur will continue ambassadorial work for food and drink The co-owner of an award-winning Scottish restaurant has vowed to keep fighting for the country’s food...

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