• Refresher training is mandatory for all personal licence holders after five years.

Trade training crisis continues

More than 80% of North Ayrshire premises ‘in danger’.
The Bon Vivant, Thistle Street, Edinburgh, customers

Scots bars up for international awards

TWO Edinburgh venues are in the running for awards in a prestigious international competition. The Bon Vivant on Thistle Street and cocktail bar Bramble...
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Caley strikes Gold with Games ale

Pubs across the UK can get behind this month’s Commonwealth Games through a limited edition ale brewed to commemorate the event.
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Edinburgh nightclub shines after revamp

Why Not uses light and space to build the right atmosphere By Matthew Lynas WHEN Jay Glass joined the team at Why Not Nightclub in Edinburgh...
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Trade prepares for the Games

Operators and suppliers across Glasgow are making final preparations for this month’s Commonwealth Games.
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Five star service at Cromlix hotel

THE Perthshire country house hotel owned by tennis star Andy Murray has been awarded five-star status by VisitScotland. Cromlix, which is managed by Inverlochy...
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NHS creates new licensing role

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has created a new role to focus specifically on alcohol licensing in the Glasgow area. Sarah Graham, who...
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Pubs counter Corona ‘shortage’

Operators take evasive action in face of UK supply issues SCOTTISH publicans have taken steps to ensure their beer fridges remain stocked in the midst...
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Pub blooms again after fire

EDINBURGH pub The Amber Rose has reopened, nine months after a fire forced the closure of the premises. The outlet, which is owned by...
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Book a gin masterclass

THE firm behind Brockmans Gin is inviting bartenders to attend one of three free gin masterclasses in Scotland next month. The events will take place...

Columns

Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR
Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson