Strathearn launches gin

Strathearn Distillery has officially launched its gin, two years after production started. The new spirit was unveiled at 56 North in Edinburgh on November 10...

Operator banks on Brauhaus

A Bavarian-style restaurant and beer hall has opened its doors in a former B-listed bank premises in Glasgow. Called Bavaria Brauhaus, the new outlet is...

Drinks firm shows its Blue colours

Daigeo has launched the latest phase of its ‘Gentleman’s Wager’ campaign for Johnnie Walker Blue Label. The series of short films, starring Jude Law, was...

Brewdog plans have plenty bite

Brewdog, the Scottish-based brewer and bars group, could open between 15 and 20 more venues in Scotland by 2020. Speaking to SLTN, the head of...

Skye’s no limit for pubco

A hotel on the Isle of Skye has officially reopened after a major refurbishment by pubco Punch Taverns. The 24-bedroom Portree Hotel has undergone a...

Hotel joins forces with Social Bite

Edinburgh's George Hotel kicked off its 12 month support of charity sandwich shop chain Social Bite this month with a high profile endorsement from...

Trade show on the road

The Wallaces TCB trade show returned to the road in preparation for the Christmas rush. Over 40 suppliers representing upwards of 1000 brands are said...

Glasgow venue goes to the dogs

  A Glasgow bar and restaurant went to the dogs for one night only earlier this week. West on the Corner hosted a special dog-themed wine...

Lawyer: Holyrood approach ‘arrogant’

Scottish Government’s legislative style slammed at conference The Scottish Government’s approach to alcohol legislation was branded “arrogant” at a recent legal event in Glasgow. Speaking at...

Wetherspoon axes Stirling hotel plan

Second site in city shelved as pubs firm puts property on the market By Gillian McKenzie Pubs giant JD Wetherspoon has shelved plans to open a...

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