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Tennent Caledonian Breweries (TCB) strengthened its grip on the Scottish lager scene last week when it secured a deal to become the main beer supplier for Maclay Inns. The Glasgow brewer is looking forward to driving sales of its core brands – Tennent’s lager, Caledonia Best ale and Magners cider – and other craft beers in Maclay’s 26 managed pubs after winning the deal from Belhaven.

Retailers have hit out at Edinburgh licensing board’s decision to introduce what they say is effectively a blanket cap on new off-sales licences across the entire board area. The board last week approved an amendment to its licensing policy statement, which states that “unless there are strong counter indications, any such [off-sales] application or variation will be viewed by the board as likely to be inconsistent with one or more of the licensing objectives”.

SCOTCH whisky exports soared for a seventh consecutive year to reach a record value of £4.2 billion in 2011. The increase means the value of...

BELHAVEN has launched a new lower strength golden ale. At 2.8% ABV, Belhaven Golden Ale is said to offer a clean, refreshing taste with a...

SAINSBURY’S annual Great British Beer Hunt will arrive in Edinburgh next month. Consumers will be invited to judge beers in the Scottish regional heat at...

THE Scotch Whisky Experience has launched its new retail facility following a £1 million refurbishment. The revamped outlet has a host of new features, including...

ITS state of the art children’s play facilities only opened last July, but catering for the family market is nothing new for the team...

TIME passes quickly when you get embroiled in a project or two. Just ask Neil Morrison. A scheduled two-month return to his native Isle of...

THEY arrive in email inboxes every day, offering consumers discounts on everything from meals to household cleaning services. But despite their popularity with bargain hunters,...

THE Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has launched new drive to make it easier for brewers to expand their customer bases. The organisation aims to...