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Edinburgh operators take Stockbridge venue in a new direction A LOCAL bar with a cutting edge cocktail offer – that’s how Jason Scott describes the...

TWO Scottish breweries are set for expansion after receiving grants of almost £2.5 million from the Scottish Government. Glasgow-based Heidi Beers Ltd, which trades as West brewery, was awarded £1.85 million under the government’s Food Processing, Marketing and Cooperation (FPMC) scheme, while Fraserburgh’s Brewdog received £551,000. Both brewers will use the grants to fund ambitious expansion plans. West aims to move all of its production, including the 70% of its operations currently based in Germany.

SCOTTISH bartenders will get the chance to shake things up at the Boutique Bar Show next month. Two cocktail competitions have been lined up for...

GLASGOW’S Hielan Jessie threw a surprise party on Sunday (September 16) for a loyal member of staff who has worked in the pub for...

Top flight matches rake in £30 million a day for UK trade, survey claims TOP flight football is expected to boost the UK’s pub trade...

ALISTAIR Darby has been appointed chief executive of managed pub group Mitchells and Butlers. Darby is currently chief operating officer of brewing and pub business...

THE BII has endorsed the latest version of the voluntary code that defines the ‘minimum standards’ pubcos have committed to adhering to in their...

HE’S spent the last 25 years selling Scotland’s top pubs, restaurants and hotels. But this month David Reid swapped property talks for pulling pints. The property...

HILTON Glasgow has appointed a new food and beverage manager to run its newly-refurbished bar and restaurant areas. Simon Magnus will oversee the new-look Connich...

WHISKY liqueur firm Drambuie has posted flat global sales volumes for the year to June as the Eurozone crisis hit trading. However global sales values...