Licensees thrown a ‘lifeline’
PERSONAL licence holders in some parts of Scotland who failed to notify their board of completed refresher training in time were thrown a “lifeline”...
JD Wetherspoon eyes expansion
PUB giant JD Wetherspoon aims to open a further 20 outlets in Scotland over the next five years.
The move is part of a wider...
Calls for clarity at legal conference
By Dave Hunter
Event covered wide range of vital licensing issues for trade
THE need for greater clarity on current legislation and upcoming changes to licensing...
Eatery in the spirit of giving
EDINBURGH restaurant Steak got into the festive spirit last month when it hosted its annual Christmas lunch for the city’s homeless.
The eatery teamed...
Brewers sign up for beer tie ‘split’
Craft producers call for legislation to be implemented in Scotland
A NUMBER of Scottish craft brewers have joined Tennent Caledonian in calling for an end...
Island brewery in UK-wide deal
Shetland firm in distribution agreement with online wholesaler
ONE of the most remote breweries in Scotland has signed a deal with online wholesaler Ooberstock, giving...
Usher’s Beer is reborn in Edinburgh
AN Edinburgh beer brand founded in the 19th century has been resurrected – 33 years after the last batch was brewed.
Perth-based craft brewer Inveralmond...
Brewery to banish gluten from beer
Edinburgh-based firm claims to be first gluten-free producer in the UK
WHAT is claimed to be the UK’s first entirely gluten-free craft brewery is about...
Whisky firm’s eye on the Skye
BLENDED whisky Isle of Skye will continue its association with Scottish Mountain Rescue after parent firm Ian Macleod Distillers renewed the brand’s sponsorship of...
A poetic chance to boost whisky sales
Operators advised to use tastings and food pairings to attract customers
IT’S not just about culture and history – Burns Night presents operators with a...
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