Scots get taste for alcohol-free beer

Alcohol-free beers have become significantly more popular in Scotland, according to AB InBev. In an online poll, nearly one third of those quizzed (30%) claimed...

Haggis cocktails for the bard

Mixologists at a St Andrews bar have created two haggis cocktails for the outlet’s Burns Night celebrations. The Adamson Bar’s ‘For The Laddies’ and ‘For...

End of an era for Perth operator

A Perth operator has called time on his 21-year link with a nightclub in the city. John Bryden has taken a step back from The...

Pub taps into local hero scheme

An Edinburgh pub has become the first in Scotland to join an initiative by pubco Greene King which aims to champion local food and...

Rigatoni’s extends its reign in capital

A Family of restaurateurs has extended its reign in Edinburgh with the launch of a second outlet. Stefano and Maria Molfino have opened a new...

Beer prices on the rise

Several of the country’s biggest brewers have announced new year price increases across their product ranges. AB InBev, owner of beer brands Stella Artois and...

Trade still tough for rural pubs

By Matthew Lynas Rural pubs continue to be hit hardest by government legislation and the lower drink drive limit, the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA)...

Sweet beer is made of this

A North Lanarkshire brewery which uses honey as a key ingredient in its beer has launched a campaign to raise funds to help protect...

On-trade age checks lagging

Report puts pubs behind off-trade on requesting ID Bars and pubs need to up their game when it comes to tackling underage sales, according to...

Holiday Inn Express given a revamp

A hotel in Glasgow city centre has been given a new look. The six-figure refurbishment of the Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Theatreland is said to...

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