The biggest names in Scotland’s pubs
IT’S another year at the top of the Scottish on-trade for the ‘big three’ of Tennent’s Lager, Smirnoff vodka and Guinness, according to figures...
Caledonian Heritable will play an Encore in Edinburgh
Multiple operator Caledonian Heritable is set to relaunch its Usquabae bar in Edinburgh as late-night speakeasy Encore following a refurbishment.
Boards: keep your neutrality
Newly-elected administrations implored to ignore party politics
By Dave Hunter
A VETERAN Scottish licensing lawyer has called on the country’s new licensing boards to maintain their...
Scottish pubs code approved
Scotland is to have its own dedicated ‘pubs code’ governing the relationship between pub companies and tied tenants after legislation was approved in the Scottish Parliament.
Wake up to breakfast
PUBS could be missing a sales opportunity by not offering breakfast, according to a report by potato brand Lamb Weston.
Tree’s company at Balmaha outlet
Ongoing investment from family-owned firm helping to keep business booming
By Dave Hunter
TO say that the Oak Tree Inn in Balmaha is at the heart...
Brewers hit out at Scottish duty plan
Brewers have hit out at demands by first minister Alex Salmond to take control of alcohol duty north of the border. Speaking at the 33rd European Brewery Congress in Glasgow, British Beer & Pub Association chief executive Brigid Simmonds called for new talks with the Scottish Government about its alcohol policies.
Plonk down on Picardy Place
A NEW wine bar with an Italian flavour has opened in Edinburgh, offering an exclusive selection of wines imported by father and son owners...
Hotels check in with ISG
CONSTRUCTION services firm ISG has secured a further two hotel projects in Scotland.
The firm, which recently completed work to extend guest accommodation and refurbish...
Beer to get some TLC
TENNENT’S is launching a new beer quality programme next month to help operators and bar staff ensure they are pouring the perfect pint
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