Lords in favour of minimum pricing
IF a minimum unit price for alcohol is introduced in Scotland, and found to be effective in tackling problem drinking, then it should also...
Manorview team puts best foot forward
The team at Manorview Group is undertaking a Route 66-inspired 4000km challenge to raise funds for children’s charity Wish Upon A Star Scotland.
TCB broadens its ale horizons
SOME of Scotland’s best-regarded craft beers are poised to reach a wider audience thanks to a new distribution deal with Tennent Caledonian Breweries.
The owner...
Waverley calls in administrators
THE wholesale trade was shocked yesterday (October 2) with the news that specialist drinks supplier WaverleyTBS has slid into administration.
As many as 830 jobs are on the line at 18 sites across the UK, including 16 in Glasgow, as administrators at Deloitte commit to finding a buyer for the Chesterfield-based firm.
Festival loss hits trade in capital
Edinburgh operators were in “survival mode” last month as they faced an August without the Edinburgh Festival for the first time in over 70 years
Pubco to sue SPL in broadcast dispute
LISINI Pub Co is set to sue the Scottish Premier League for more than £1.7 million after it attempted to stop the firm showing live top flight football matches in its pub using a Polish satellite system.
Are you cleaning up in the kitchen?
Choosing right kit can cut costs in the long term, suppliers say
NEW technology doesn’t often come cheap – but, when it comes to warewashers,...
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...
Billy Walker marks a half century in whisky
Whisky veteran Billy Walker is marking 50 years in the industry with a series of limited edition bottlings of his GlenAllachie single malt.
A ‘clear plan’ is needed for Skye
Support and forward-planning essential to future of tourism on island
IMPROVED infrastructure and a co-ordinated long-term tourism strategy for the Isle of Skye are crucial...
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