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...
Property market picking up pace
The licensed trade property market in Scotland is said to be in good health as 2016 gets underway, with improvements in the economy and...
Rates review could level playing field
Operators and the SLTA have called on the Scottish Government to use a planned review of Scotland’s business rates system to level the playing...
Waterside rises from the ashes
East Lothian venue restored after fire forces a seven-week closure
It's the stuff of nightmares for any new operator: a fire that forces you to...
A fresh look for Irn-Bru
AG Barr has unveiled new packaging for Irn-Bru and Irn-Bru Sugar Free.
Launching on cans and bottles from March, the new design retains the brand’s...
New look for The Rio
A venue in the west end of Glasgow has reopened with a new look and a familiar face behind the bar.
The Rio Cafe has...
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