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Overprovision in the spotlight for boards

TWO Scottish licensing boards have launched overprovision consultations. The boards, in Midlothian and Dundee, have given interested parties until April 30 and May 23...
Marston's

Pub group aims to launch five Scottish sites a year

PUB company Marston’s has pledged to acquire five new Scottish sites every year moving forward, investing £15 million a year north of the border....
Visit Scotland Expo at the SECC.

World welcomed at tourism Expo

Representatives from more than 40 countries attend event By Dave Hunter TOURISM industry representatives from 40 different countries descended on Glasgow earlier this month for the...
Black Wolf Brewery

Brewery bites back with revamp

STIRLINGSHIRE-based Traditional Scottish Ales has ben relaunched as Black Wolf Brewery. Parent company VC2 Brands rebranded the brewery following the expansion of its management team...
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Units on glasses plan under fire

Trade slams call to put alcohol content on glassware.
Soutters

Artisan approach key for Costley

Award-winning hotelier to add microbrewery to Ayrshire inn By Gillian McKenzie WHEN it comes to attention to detail, Bill Costley is meticulous. It perhaps stems from his...
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Landmark gets a new lease of life

AN A-listed building in Glasgow’s Merchant City is to get a new lease of life as a restaurant. James Rusk, owner of The Butchershop Bar...
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No test purchase blitz for Glasgow

Reports have ‘overemphasised’ Police Scotland’s use of the tactic.
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Murray gets in service game

THE Perthshire hotel owned by Wimbledon champion Andy Murray opened its doors this month. Cromlix was launched following a year-long refurbishment designed to “showcase much...
training

Training crisis continues

New figures show extent of refresher backlog across Scotland.

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