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Whisky group in pricing push

THE Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) is calling for the legal case over minimum pricing to be transferred to Europe. The organisation has been challenging...
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Brilliant moments in new campaign

OLYMPIC champion Sir Chris Hoy is among the personalities participating in a new, multi-million pound marketing campaign from VisitScotland. Promoting Scotland as a tourist...
Gerald Michaluk

Brewery steps up to the bar

ARRAN Brewery has stepped in to temporarily run the Pier Head Tavern in Lamlash, Arran, while owner Punch Taverns seeks out a new tenant....
Off-trade wine sales were down 4% in the year to October 2012, according to the report.

Call to scrap overprovision

A licensing lawyer has called on the Scottish Government to either provide a clear definition of the term ‘overprovision’ or scrap it.

Brewer bolsters its Scottish sales team

WELLS & Young’s Brewing Company has ramped up its presence in Scotland with a new Edinburgh-based sales team. The team will handle sales of...

Trade celebrates at SLTN Awards

Comedian Kevin Bridges hands out the gongs to the best operators staff and venues across Scotland at glittering event in Glasgow GLITZ, glamour and great...
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Scottish trade gives VAT cut thumbs up

Majority of licensees north of border support tax change, survey says A MAJORITY of Scottish licensees reckon a cut in the VAT rate would have...
• Wishart: Lisini wants “a level playing field”.

SPFL loses foreign satellite appeal

Lisini Pub Co is to pursue its claim against the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) for more than £1.7 million in damages.
• Scottish finalists celebrated at the awards ceremony in Birmingham.

Lessees shine at Star Pubs awards

Five Scottish operators recognised in pubco’s UK-wide scheme FIVE Scottish Star Pubs & Bars lessees were recognised at the pub company’s second annual awards ceremony...
• Stonegate’s estate already included The Merchant in Glasgow city centre.

Scots growth for Stonegate

Stonegate Pub Company has purchased five Scottish pubs from the former Bramwell estate.

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