End of an era for Perth operator

A Perth operator has called time on his 21-year link with a nightclub in the city. John Bryden has taken a step back from The...

Pub taps into local hero scheme

An Edinburgh pub has become the first in Scotland to join an initiative by pubco Greene King which aims to champion local food and...

Rigatoni’s extends its reign in capital

A Family of restaurateurs has extended its reign in Edinburgh with the launch of a second outlet. Stefano and Maria Molfino have opened a new...

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...

Columns

Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR
Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson