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...

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...

Rallying call from SLTA chair

The need for a strong trade association is more important than ever as the Scottish on-trade comes under increasing pressure and faces the ongoing...

Edinburgh lessees shine at Star awards

Edinburgh lessees Iain Pert and Gordon Gilhooley of PG Taverns Scotland came out on top at pubco Star Pubs & Bars’ Star Awards held...

Trade in good spirits at Scottish bar show

Bartenders and boutique brands from across country gather at Glasgow event Bartenders, managers and venue owners from across the Scottish trade were out in force...

Tequila maker’s on-trade mission

The firm behind one of the world’s biggest tequila brands is on a mission to reinvent the category in the UK on-trade. Patron, based in...

Casks are at the heart of campaign

Whisky and drinks supplier Gordon & MacPhail has launched a new campaign stressing the importance of wood-maturation to whisky. At the core of the campaign,...

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
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Neil Morrison
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