Music campaign is Still Game

MUSIC licensing organisation PPL has launched a new initiative to remind operators to secure the appropriate licences to play music in their venue. The latest...

Punch lessees on Cloud nine

Operators said to be seeing benefits from free wi-fi deal PUNCH Taverns lessees are said to be reaping the benefits of a new deal between...

Industry experience key for next generation, writes Springboard’s Elise MacDonald

FOR many young people, choosing a profession can be daunting. The pressures of school and college can push them into making that ultimate decision,...

Growth of Leith eatery a Shore thing

THE owners of an Edinburgh seafood restaurant say business has grown following the extension and refurbishment of the kitchen. Murray and Tracey Georgeson said the...

New games machine slots in

A NEW pub machine which can accept remotely downloaded games has been launched by Reflex Gaming. DigiSlots, a digital category C machine, will host six...

Back to school with Orkney brew

THE educational origins of Orkney Brewery have been commemorated in a new beer. Called 1878 after the year the former Quoyloo School opened on the...

Bar awards go north east

VENUES in Fraserburgh and Dundee took the top trophies at the third national Best Bar None Awards earlier this month. Cheers Cafe, Bar &...

Scots team top of the pots at trade show

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

Star looks at standards

STAR Pubs & Bars has launched a new mystery visitor programme as it looks to assess and improve standards across the outlets in its...

New president at 49 Club

A DRINKS industry networking group has appointed its first female president in the club’s 54-year history. Caroline Dewar has taken the reins at the 49...

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