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MICHELIN star chefs Tom Kitchin and Dominic Jack have launched a new Edinburgh pub. The Scran & Scallie in Stockbridge is open seven days...

A SCOTTISH software company aims to change the way hospitality businesses collect customer data. Opinurate, founded by brothers David and Gerald Capaldi, provides survey...

C&C Group has acquired a 50% equity stake in Irvine-based wholesaler Wallaces Express. The Magners and Tennent’s owner said the move would give on-trade customers “enhanced service and increased value”. Under the deal, Wallaces Express will continue to be run independently and will work alongside C&C Group to deliver a “full portfolio” to the Scottish on-trade.

by Dave Hunter Local chefs beat rivals from UK and overseas in contest A TEAM of up and coming Scottish chefs triumphed over rivals from the...

Industry must work together to exploit potential of 2014 events by Dave Hunter SCOTLAND’S hospitality industry must work together if it’s to exploit the full potential...

A GLASGOW operator has called for order on trading hours in the city, claiming “some casinos are effectively operating as nightclubs”. Donald MacLeod, whose CPL...

BEER duty is to be cut by 1p and the controversial escalator scrapped – but the 2% above inflation rise in duty will remain...

Scottish Government underlines commitment as plans waver down south THE Scottish Government has reiterated its commitment to introducing a minimum price for alcohol as plans...

Operators who fail to comply face having premises closed OPERATORS must comply with new premises licence holder (PLH) refresher training or risk having their business...

UNCERTAINTY over the future of Scotland’s tax regime, post independence, is stifling investment, according to a Scottish hotelier. Maurice Taylor, owner of Chardon Management, said...