Drinks firm shows its Blue colours

Daigeo has launched the latest phase of its ‘Gentleman’s Wager’ campaign for Johnnie Walker Blue Label. The series of short films, starring Jude Law, was...

Brewdog plans have plenty bite

Brewdog, the Scottish-based brewer and bars group, could open between 15 and 20 more venues in Scotland by 2020. Speaking to SLTN, the head of...

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...

Hotel joins forces with Social Bite

Edinburgh's George Hotel kicked off its 12 month support of charity sandwich shop chain Social Bite this month with a high profile endorsement from...

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...

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