Glasgow group’s grand conquest

Bar Soba boss Brad Stevens on past, present and future expansion By Matthew Lynas GROWTH is the watchword at Bar Soba at the moment, as the...

An innovative year ahead?

Scottish cities can expect an influx of visitors this year thanks to a programme of cultural events linked to the Year of Innovation, Architecture...

The 12 gins of Christmas

A Scottish craft distiller has unveiled 12 gins of Christmas – one for each day of the festive season. The new spirits from Eden Mill Distillery...

100 licensees lead the way on consumer choice

More than 100 licensed premises across East Dunbartonshire will be the first in Scotland to trial an important new consumer campaign. New research conducted by...

Another two on the Brew

Aberdeen-based beer and bars firm Brewdog has expanded its Scottish pubs footprint with new outlets in Stirling and Aberdeen. The firm launched its first Stirling...

Hotel plan for castle

A restored castle in High Blantyre is to be launched as a luxury hotel, restaurant and event business next year. The Crossbasket Castle, which will...

Pubs still reeling from new limit

Trade continuing to suffer a year after change to drink drive legislation By Matthew Lynas Bar and pub operators across Scotland are continuing to suffer a...

Aberdeen hotel is Best Bar None

The Carmelite hotel booked its place in the Best Bar None national finals when it was voted Best of the Best Overall at the...

New business angling for the win

A revived on-trade outlet on the outskirts of Perth has been named the most promising new business for 2015 by the Perthshire Chamber of...

Codona brews up new concept

Licensee delighted with result of five-month refurbishment It took a lot of graft from Raymond Codona to get his latest venture off the ground. Launching in...

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