Each side claims pricing ‘victory’

Supporters and opponents of minimum pricing have each claimed ‘victory’ from the opinion released by the advocate general of the European Court of Justice...

Radisson Red banks on Clyde

HOTEL group Carlson Rezidor is to operate a new Radisson Red Hotel in Glasgow. The 176-room property, next to the North Rotunda, SSE Hydro and...

Operators steak claim in Leith

The Compass Group adds fourth Edinburgh venue to its estate The company behind Edinburgh outlets Sygn, Monteiths and The WestRoom is set to grow its...

New-look pub drops anchor in Dumfries

A traditional Dumfries pub has reopened after undergoing a significant refurbishment. The Ship Inn, run by Lee Dawes, had a makeover last month which, it’s...

Anger at police swab operation

Nightclub boss dubs testing of clubbers “heavy handed” A NIGHTCLUB owner has criticised the “heavy-handed” actions of Police Scotland after his customers were swabbed for...

The first city gin in a century

An Aberdeen bar owner has unveiled what’s claimed to be the first gin distilled in the city for a century. Ben Iravani, managing director of...

New bar blossoms in the capital

Speratus Group has opened a new venue on Edinburgh’s George Street, bringing its portfolio to nine units. Copper Blossom, a 90-cover restaurant and cocktail bar,...

Whisky bar to pop up in Japan

THE owners of the reigning SLTN Whisky Bar of the Year are headed to Japan next month on a mission to promote Scotch whisky. Philip...

New HQ for wholesaler

Wholesaler Inverarity Morton has moved to new headquarters after 40 years in its former premises. The Glasgow-based business has relocated to a 100,000 square foot...

Trade backs charity run

A Glasgow operator is being backed by friends and colleagues in the trade to raise funds for a new charity, set up after his...

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