Pub business is a family affair
MORE than two thirds of licensees have worked with a family member in their pub, according to Belhaven owner Greene King.
The firm surveyed...
Growth predicted for ‘staycation’ spend
DOMESTIC tourist spend in Scotland’s pubs and restaurants is expected to grow by 26% to £4.2 billion by 2017, according to a new study....
Eden Brewery expands offer
EDEN Brewery in St Andrews has launched three of its beers in keg format.
The 19th Brew – a 3.9% ABV “golden session beer”; traditional...
Deuchars at the Fringe
CALEDONIAN Brewery is stepping up its Edinburgh Festival Fringe activity this year with a series of events for Deuchars IPA.
This year’s Beermat Fringe...
Trade hits out at e-cig ban calls
Operators should decide on use of ‘smoking’ devices in pubs
By Gillian McKenzie
OPERATORS and trade groups have hit out at calls for the use of...
Magners to take a slice of park life
TENNENT’S parent company C&C Group is strengthening its ties to live music with a new event for cider brand Magners.
Magners Summer Nights is...
Last call for SLTN Awards
TIME is running out to enter this year’s SLTN Awards.
The deadline for entries is Friday May 23, giving operators just over a week...
Paterson in as SBPA boss
MACLAY Inns boss Steve Mallon has stepped down from his role as president of the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA).
Mallon became president at...
Call for action on underagers
Punitive measures should focus on teens rather than operators.
Off-sales decision under fire
Edinburgh licensing board has come under fire for granting off-sales licences for two new stores in Tollcross.
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Niall Hassard
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