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New ops chief for Atholl Arms

ALAN Berwick has been appointed director of operations at the Atholl Arms Hotel in Dunkeld. Berwick joins the 17-bedroom hotel from the New Country Hotel...

Weather dampens beer sales

POOR weather and the effects of the latest Budget tax hike were blamed for a “sharp” fall in beer sales across the UK between...

Chef scores Perthshire hotel move

A FORMER sous chef at Gleneagles has moved to fellow Perthshire hotel Ballathie Country House. Scott Scorer has taken over responsibility for food at the...

Ale maker John buys his local

THE man behind Scotland’s first self-styled ‘plough to pint’ ales has moved into the on-trade. John Henderson, who launched the Scottish Borders Brewery in January...

On your marks for an Olympian summer

The London Games, which open tomorrow, offer a great opportunity to boost trade, says CCE Scotland boss Alan Halliday WE’VE seen the stunning reception given...

Inver House rides the whisky wave

Airdrie-based distiller sees profits rise as core brands drive growth INVER House Distillers rode on the coat-tails of the continuing whisky export boom as it...

Concern remains over bank lending

A MOVE to unblock the faltering flow of credit from banks to small businesses has received a cautious welcome. Colin Borland, head of external affairs...

Time not right for beer duty strips, industry says

TENNENT’S brewer C&C Group has joined a chorus of industry voices questioning plans to introduce duty stamps on bottles and cans of beer. Dublin-based C&C...

Bruichladdich agrees terms with Rémy

THE UK subsidiary of Rémy Cointreau is close to concluding a £58 million acquisition of the Bruichladdich distillery. The Cognac house has agreed a deal...

GK revamps lease deals

BELHAVEN owner Greene King will next month launch a new range of lease and tenancy deals in a bid to ensure it attracts and...

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