Law group slams alcohol ban plan
THE Law Society of Scotland has criticised proposals to give police powers to close premises selling alcohol near football stadiums when games are on.
In...
New territory for bars scheme
THE Best Bar None (BBN) awards scheme is expanding into the Lanarkshire towns of Airdrie and Coatbridge for the first time.
The scheme, which recognises...
Grain to glass exhibition heads to Glasgow
AN exhibition celebrating the heritage of Scotch whisky is to be launched in Glasgow later this month.
Scotch Whisky: From Grain to Glass will open...
Hospitality in good shape for major events
THE Scottish hospitality industry is in a stronger position than ever before, and is ideally placed to capitalise on next year’s sporting events, according...
Ale extends festival links
DEUCHARS IPA is to continue its partnership with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for another three years after signing a new deal.
The ale will be...
I&G set to launch lager
EDINBURGH beer firm Innis & Gunn is set to launch a helles-style lager to mark a decade in business.
Described as a well-balanced lager with...
Whisky firm sponsors awards
WHISKY firm Gordon & MacPhail has been named official title sponsor of this year’s Highlands & Islands Food and Drink Awards.
Now in its...
Thousands expected to flock to north east beer festival
MORE than 3500 cask ale fans are expected to descend on Pittodrie stadium later this month when the venue hosts the Great Grampian Beer...
A VAT cut could provide a much-needed boost to the hospitality and tourism industries
By Robert Kerr
IF the hospitality and tourism sector is to prosper, then it needs more help from the government, rather than being hindered by...
Wholesale firm sets out growth plan
A SCOTTISH delivered wholesale firm has set its sights on increasing turnover by £4 million in the next two years following significant investment in...
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