• Community champions: The Gibsons and Iain Hewitt at Platform 3

Linlithgow local steams to success

Staff and community prepared to go the extra mile at Platform 3 By Matthew Lynas THERE were no half measures when it came to Platform 3’s...
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Trade faces beer price increases

Licensees are braced to increase the cost of a pint after brewers unveiled their annual new year price rises.
• The defibrillator unit at The Den & Johnny Foxes cost around £1200.

Call for all pubs to have defibrillators

A defibrillator should be a standard feature in all licensed premises, according to one Inverness publican.
• The BID aims to make a range of improvements to Sauchiehall Street.

Operators back BID initiative

Bar and nightclub operators on Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street have backed a new initiative.
Campari

Campari tap turned on at Bon Vivant

EDINBURGH bar and restaurant The Bon Vivant has teamed up with Campari for the launch of new cocktail system, the Campari Solera. Named after the...
• The beer is 4.5% ABV.

Caley converts new pale ale

EDINBURGH’S Caledonian Brewery has launched a new beer in memory of Scottish rugby union commentator Bill McLaren. The 4.5% ABV strong pale ale features one...
St Mirren

Brewer and club best of Buddies

SHETLAND-based Lerwick Brewery has joined forces with Scottish Premier League side St Mirren Football Club to produce two club-branded beers. Derived from the Paisley club’s...
• Founders Dickie and Watt.

Brewdog at cash target

CRAFT beer firm Brewdog has reached its target of raising £4.25m through its latest round of crowd funding – a month ahead of schedule....
Belhaven

Hotel firm launches Homecoming beer

Group joins forces with Belhaven to produce Heart & Soul lager AN Edinburgh-based hotels firm has launched its own beer to tie in with this...
• Coors has recruited seven new field sales executives north of the border.

Coors boosts sales team

MOLSON Coors has bolstered its sales team in Scotland. Seven new field sales executives have been appointed to help the brewer grow its brands, which...

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