Brewdog: we’ll always be punks
The co-founder of craft brewer and bars group Brewdog has insisted the company will stay true to its roots as it continues to grow in...
Trade can cash in on summer sport
Major events in coming months will attract customers, Sky says
LICENSEES who take steps to establish their outlet as the ‘go to’ venue for live...
Island distillery opens its doors
THE firm behind single malt whisky Scapa has opened a visitor centre at the Orkney distillery.
It is said to be the first time the...
Trade ladies back The Ben
MORE than 100 women from across the Scottish licensed trade attended The Ben’s Cupcakes and Cocktails event, raising £2600 for the charity.
The third annual...
New exec chef at hotel group
MACDONALD Hotels & Resorts has appointed Keith Shearer as group executive chef.
Shearer, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, including...
Owen’s on the ball in Speyside
FROM Merseyside to Speyside – former Liverpool striker Michael Owen experienced the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival first hand earlier this month with a...
Dog day afternoons
DOGS were the stars of the show at a recent weekend of events held in Whitecraig bar and restaurant the Mercat Grill.
The venue hosted...
Edinburgh eatery shows new colours
EDINBURGH restaurant Maison Bleue has been relaunched following a six-figure refurbishment.
Founded 17 years ago by owner Dean Gassabi, the 70-cover restaurant has reopened after...
Drink drive limit hits group’s sales
PUB company and brewer Greene King has again cited the lower drink drive limit in Scotland as it reported poorer than expected sales in...
‘Regulars only’ advice under fire
Police Scotland guidance “beggars belief”, say licensees
GUIDANCE from Police Scotland suggesting licensees of premises “associated with” the Glasgow ‘subcrawl’ “consider restricting access to regulars...
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