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• James Clancy of the Laurieston (centre) receives the award from Glasgow CAMRA’s Stan Thompson (left) and Kenny Hannah.

Gorbals bar grabs CAMRA crown

THERE was celebration in Glasgow’s Gorbals when local pub The Laurieston Bar was named CAMRA’s 2013 Glasgow Pub of the Year. The Laurieston came out...
• The warehouses were opened at the 60th anniversary celebration.

A mature celebration for Beam in Glasgow

BEAM Global toasted six decades of whisky maturation in Glasgow this month with the opening of three new warehouses. The £3 million expansion of the...
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Craft beer is the perfect match

Food pairing proving ever popular, according to brewer By Matthew Lynas A SCOTTISH craft brewer is planning a series of food matching events after the success...
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Plea for hours consistency

Licensee calls for ‘level playing field’ between boards By Dave Hunter A SOUTH Lanarkshire licensee has called for greater consistency between licensing boards when it comes...
• The 2013 Budget was positive for brewing and pubs, claims a new report.

Budget boost for beer and pubs

Industry investing after decision to scrap duty escalator, report says THE 2013 Budget was a “turning point” for the British beer and pub industry, a...
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Tree’s company at Balmaha outlet

Ongoing investment from family-owned firm helping to keep business booming By Dave Hunter TO say that the Oak Tree Inn in Balmaha is at the heart...
• The Fair Deal for your Local campaign travelled to Scotland in May.

Scots pub tenants welcome report

Document aims to ‘set record straight’ on pubco reform, group says By Gillian McKenzie SCOTTISH pub tenants have welcomed the launch of a “myth-busting” report by...
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Punch Taverns takes the high road

PUBCO Punch Taverns travelled to Edinburgh earlier this month to meet its Scottish lessees as part of its annual series of roadshows. Held at...
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Glasgow bartender makes the switch

A GLASGOW bartender will make a trip across the Atlantic after winning a cocktail competition for Scotch whisky brand Auchentoshan. Aidan Bowie (pictured) of...
The refurbished bar is said to have 360 Scottish whiskies on offer.

Experiencing whisky in Edinburgh

EDINBURGH visitor attraction The Scotch Whisky Experience has opened its new bar, boasting a range of 360 different single malt, single grain and blended...

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LEGAL by Jack Cummins
FINANCIAL Wylie & Bisset
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson
MEET THE MAKER
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MIXED UP WORLD Ewan Angus