• Beer is a major focus for the owners of The Anderson in Fortrose.

A novel address to a haggis

A HIGHLAND bar and restaurant is set to celebrate Burns Night in style this weekend when it serves customers its very own haggis beer....
• 7000 pubs received promotion kits.

Whithorn pub picture perfect for campaign

A SCOTTISH pub found itself at the heart of a national campaign championing the licensed trade this month. Isle of Whithorn pub the Steam Packet...
• Tennent’s performed well.

C&C reports ‘resilient’ festive trade

THE owner of Tennent’s and Magners has reported “resilient” trading in Scotland over the festive period. Posting an interim management statement for the four months...
• David Grevemberg of Glasgow 2014 (left) and Roger White of AG Barr.

Barr toasts launch of Games activity

SOFT drinks firm AG Barr is to spend £12 million marketing its brands in the run up to the Commonwealth Games. The activity, which...
Basement Bar

Mexican flavour for capital bar

EDINBURGH’S Basement Bar has been relaunched following a three-week refurbishment. The interior of the Mexican-themed bar and restaurant, which is owned by Signature Pub Group,...
• Tributes have poured in following the crash. (Picture: The Herald)

Trade backs Clutha fundraising gig

DRINKS firms have rallied to support a major fundraising gig for the victims of the Clutha bar helicopter crash. Organised by Scott Gemmell of LA...
guinness

Style takes centre stage in Guinness ad

DIAGEO has unveiled the next stage of its ‘Made of More’ campaign for Guinness. The new ad, which breaks on January 15, features the...
Miss Scotland

Raising a glass to Homecoming 2014

MISS Scotland Jamey Bowers ensured this year’s Homecoming celebrations got underway in style when she launched the official Homecoming 2014 beer. Created by the...
• Ryrie’s bar in Edinburgh received a £200,000 revamp late last year.

Punch invests in Scots pubs

PUNCH Taverns has spent £500,000 refurbishing its Scottish pubs since last August, according to figures released by the pub company. The investment forms part of...
• Community champions: The Gibsons and Iain Hewitt at Platform 3

Linlithgow local steams to success

Staff and community prepared to go the extra mile at Platform 3 By Matthew Lynas THERE were no half measures when it came to Platform 3’s...

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