Bars are the best around

Thirtenn venues from across Scotland were recognised for their commitment to best practice at this year’s Best Bar None National Awards. Top honours went to...

Duo branches out with Cuban venue

A new Cuban/Latin American bar and cantina has opened its doors on Glasgow’s West Regent Street Poco Havana is the brainchild of Ryan Dexter and...
Sam Torrance

Caledonia Best tees up golf comp

SCOTTISH on-trade operators are being invited to test their mettle at a golf tournament overseen by Ryder Cup legend Sam Torrance. The Caledonia Best...

Tennent’s serves up prizes in the on-trade

Tennet's has launched a new on-trade promotion offering consumers the chance to win a range of prizes when they purchase a pint of Tennent’s...
Dougal Sharp, Innis & Gunn founder

Innis & Gunn buys Inveralmond

EDINBURGH beer firm Innis & Gunn has acquired craft brewer Inveralmond for £3.1 million. Inveralmond, based in Perth, was founded in 1997 and is...
CAMRA

All change at CAMRA?

THE Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced a major review of its organisation which could see it move away from the arena of...

Hotel firm beds down in capital

Premier Inn has opened two new hotels in Edinburgh, including Scotland’s first Hub by Premier Inn. The two adjacent hotels on East Market Street were...

Lederer is new patron of SLTA

Peter Lederer was appointed patron of the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) at the trade group’s AGM in Edinburgh earlier this month. The former Gleneagles...

Rates frontman named

The Scottish Government has appointed former RBS Scotland chair Ken Barclay to lead a review of business rates. Barclay will be tasked with considering how...

Time for a wee expansion

North Queensferry-based restaurateurs Craig and Vikki Wood are all set to make their move on Auld Reekie as the pair prepare to launch their...

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