Borders brewer goes wild with new ales
SCOTTISH Borders Brewery is set to launch a new range of ales made from naturally-foraged products.
The microbrewery, which has just celebrated its second birthday,...
Local beer is a pub ‘lifeline’, says SIBA
LOCAL beer is offering a “lifeline” to pubs across Britain, according to the Society of Independent Brewers.
Publishing its 2013 Local Beer Report, SIBA said...
Minimum pricing remains on track
THE Scottish Government has reiterated its commitment to introducing a minimum price for alcohol as plans for a similar policy down south appear to have faltered.
Scottish health secretary Alex Neil said that the Scottish Government has a “firm commitment” to minimum unit pricing for alcohol, regardless of what happens in England.
Club boss calls for order on hours
A GLASGOW operator has called for order on trading hours in the city, claiming “some casinos are effectively operating as nightclubs”.
Donald MacLeod, whose CPL...
Islay distiller is set for expansion
Kilchoman to build new bonded warehouse after securing funding
ISLAY’s newest whisky distiller has unveiled ambitious expansion plans to build a new bonded warehouse on...
Inverarity bolsters sales team
WHOLESALER Inverarity Morton has bolstered its sales force with the creation of a new area team in Scotland.
Jane Campbell, who previously covered Glasgow city...
Time to get yourself connected
Harnessing technology can help improve efficiency, as Gillian McKenzie reports
TECHNOLOGY is playing an increasingly important role in bars, restaurants and hotels as operators face...
Tourism group in call for unity
SCOTLAND’S hospitality industry must work together if it’s to exploit the full potential of the Commonwealth Games and Ryder Cup next year.
That was the message from the Scottish Tourism Alliance earlier this month at its annual Scottish Tourism Week Signature Conference.
Brewer hops to it with new IPA
ARGYLL brewer Fyne Ales has launched a new limited edition IPA.
Muckle Flugga, the first in a series of IPAs from the brewer this year,...
Tax web help from HMRC
HMRC is running a series of online ‘webinar’ sessions to educate business owners about the new PAYE reporting system.
The sessions, taking place several...
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