Scots vodka from estate’s tattie fields
THE three brothers behind one of Scotland’s newest ‘farm-to-bottle’ distilleries have launched a ‘super-premium’ vodka made using potatoes grown on the family’s Highland estate.
Arbikie...
New gin brings festive spirit
THE firm behind Edinburgh Gin has launched a new limited edition spirit inspired by the ‘taste of Christmas’.
Edinburgh’s Christmas Gin is infused with...
Bar in its element after makeover
AN Edinburgh bar has been given a “stylish new look” as part of a £130,000 refurbishment project.
Element, on the capital’s Rose Street, has been...
Trade parties in style at SLTN Awards
OPERATORS and bar staff from across Scotland partied in style at this year’s SLTN Awards.
The 19th SLTN Awards got underway with a choice of...
Sky continues legal action
SKY has pledged to “continue to take legal action” against licensees found to be screening Sky Sports without a valid subscription.
The company said...
Stars glitter at the 2014 SLTN Awards
Top operators and venues from across the Scottish trade celebrated
THE brightest stars from across Scotland’s licensed trade were honoured at this year’s SLTN Awards.
Scotland’s...
Greene King to snap up Spirit
Belhaven owner Greene King is set to acquire Spirit Pub Company for £774 million.
The deal will see Spirit’s estate of 1227 UK pubs...
Lederer set to retire
PETER Lederer, director of Diageo in Scotland and chairman of Gleneagles, will retire at the end of this year.
Lederer has worked in the...
Overprovision focus in capital
“Serious consideration” required, says councillor
By Dave Hunter
EDINBURGH licensing board has to give “serious consideration” to how it deals with the issue of overprovision in...
Pub is still number one
GOING to the pub remains the number one leisure activity for UK adults, claims a new study from brewer Carlsberg UK.
The company’s Consumer Insights...























