Overprovision and hours in spotlight
OVERPROVISION and operating hours are two key issues raised by licensing boards as they begin to review their policy statements.
Licensing boards in Moray,...
Burn Stewart sold for £160m
SCOTCH whisky firm Burn Stewart Distillers has been bought by Africa’s Distell Group for £160 million.
East Kilbride-based Burn Stewart was sold by CL World...
Fears of a ‘two-tier’ system after Lidl case
Size shouldn’t influence how premises are treated, says SLTA
By Dave Hunter
A LANDMARK test purchase ruling could lead to a “two-tier” system where the sanctions...
Marston’s makes its Scottish debut
Brewer and pubco launches first of three pubs north of the border
By Matthew Lynas
BREWER and pub group Marston’s has opened its first Scottish outlet...
Pub group slams judicial review
Wetherspoon criticises Greene King over Stirling challenge
By Gillian McKenzie
WETHERSPOON boss Tim Martin has accused fellow pubco Greene King of being “frightened of competition” after...
Diageo plans new Highland distillery
Malt facility is latest step in five-year investment programme
PLANS to build a new malt whisky distillery in the Highlands have been unveiled by drinks...
Reform hits licence numbers – SBPA
Government figures show 3000 fewer licences since 2007
By Gillian McKenzie
NEW figures showing the number of licences in Scotland has fallen by 3000 since 2007...
Leith bar in high spirits after award win
Diverse range of drinks and relaxed atmosphere at heart of Bond No. 9, as Dave Hunter reports
BAR owners Chris Flint and Kara Anderson admit...
Soft drinks sales ‘resilient’ in pubs
SALES of soft drinks in pubs and clubs returned to growth last year, according to a new report by Britvic.
Against what the soft drinks...
Stewards enjoy a round with Sam
TENNENT Caledonian treated golf club stewards to a round with Scots golf legend – and brand ambassador for its Caledonia Best ale – Sam...
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Niall Hassard
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
