Police visits require a ‘fresh approach’
POLICE Scotland should review its approach to premises visits, according to the former head of the force’s national licensing policy unit.
Speaking at the...
Fife distillery opens its doors
THE new Kingsbarns Distillery and Visitor Centre in Fife has opened its doors.
The single malt distillery, which overlooks Kingsbarns golf course, was officially opened...
Kitty’s taste of the Irish
GLASGOW bar Pivo Pivo has relaunched as Irish-themed venue Kitty O’Shea’s.
The refurbished bar stocks 11 draught beers, and claims to be the first in...
Arms wide open in East Kilbride
By Graeme Murray
The Lost Lamb comes home to open new restaurant venture
AS one half of sibling restaurateurs The Sisters, Pauline O’Donnell is a well-kent...
Crieff Hydro profits up
Crieff Hydro has reported a 6% growth in revenue in its annual accounts.
The figures for the year to February 2014 showed an increase in...
Customers say yes to bar rollout plan
Former Vespbar’s rebrand pays dividends for Glasgow operator
THE owners of a pub which was rebranded as Yes Bar ahead of the Scottish independence referendum...
Hilton continues Scots expansion
by Dave Hunter
Hotel giant has plans for more hotels in the coming years
HOTEL giant Hilton Worldwide is to continue to expand its presence in...
SWA pushes out the boat for charity
THE Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has raised £4600 for children’s charity Aberlour.
The association announced its support for the charity at its annual conference in...
Craft fest will return
A CRAFT beer festival is set to return to the Highlands next year after a successful inaugural event.
Organisers say the North Hop festival will...
Tennent’s backs beer tie ‘break’
TENNENT Caledonian Breweries (TCB) has backed proposed legislation which could ‘break’ the beer tie.
The Tennent’s lager owner welcomed the ‘new clause two’ amendment to...