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Heineken invests in Star estate

Heineken announces plans to spend £1.7 million in Scottish pub estate.
• Some operators have banned the use of electronic cigarettes in their pubs.

Operators split on e-cigarette use

Fragmented approach over use of electronic ‘smoking’ devices in pubs By Gillian McKenzie THEY have become an increasingly common sight since the ban on smoking in...
Rollo

Wine bar is a family affair

A NEW wine bar and restaurant has opened in Edinburgh following the refurbishment of a former Chinese takeaway. Rollo, on Raeburn Place in Stockbridge, was...
• Diageo’s investment plan recently saw new stills installed at Glen Ord.

Expansion for Clynelish distillery

DIAGEO has announced plans for a £30 million expansion of its Clynelish distillery in Sutherland as part of an ongoing investment in its...
• Revellers in Ashton Lane.

Ginger beer brings in the bells

HALEWOOD International, the firm behind Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer, has toasted the success of two Hogmanay parties sponsored by the brand in Glasgow. Crabbie’s...
• 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,...

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