Bringing gin to Fringe
GIN is being positioned as the spirit of the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe this year, as drinks firms plan a range of events to...
Community champ goes its own way
The landlord of Alva pub the Crown Inn had no experience in the licensed trade before taking over the bar five years ago.
It was...
Steer clear of cold shoulders
Research conducted on behalf of Scotch whisky brand Monkey Shoulder has revealed that two thirds (66%) of UK adults have been put off from...
Batleys scraps card charges
WHOLESALE group Bestway – parent company of Batleys - has announced that it has scrapped credit card charges across all of its depots.
The company,...
Property firms join forces
Two Edinburgh-based commercial property firms have announced a strategic joint venture that will see the companies share resources.
Cornerstone Business Agents and IME Property are...
Living wage plans under fire
By Matthew Lynas
Budget announcement is a “bombshell”, trade group says
Trade groups and business leaders have criticised the introduction of a National Living Wage (NLW),...
Outdoor seating plans slammed
Policy changes could see charges spiral for Glasgow operators
In addition to licensing and roads consent (said to be £409 for city centre premises), a...
Trade welcomes action on reviews
Investigation into alleged misuse is “long overdue”, groups say
By Gillian McKenzie
AN investigation into alleged “unlawful practices” on review websites has been welcomed by trade...
The buzz works for Ayrshire group
It's 8.45am on a Friday morning and there’s already a real buzz about Elliots in Prestwick.
Inside the Buzzworks Holdings-owned venue, tables are filling up with...
Craft beer fest rising again
CRAFT Beer Rising will return to Glasgow this September, bringing the festival to the city for the second year running.
The event will take place...
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Niall Hassard
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
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