Neil goes to Brussels
HEALTH secretary Alex Neil went to Brussels last week to put forward the case for minimum pricing.
Neil met officials from business and health departments...
Drambuie takes a pew at Tron Kirk
DRAMBUIE is set to play a key role in Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations this year by hosting a series of events in the city’s historic...
It’s well worth looking beyond the traditional Christmas wines
“CHRISTMAS time, mistletoe and wine, children singing Christian rhyme” – schmaltzy, sentimental nonsense from the grannies’ favourite, Cliff Richard.
Don’t get me wrong, I...
Revamp for historic pub
A HISTORIC Inverness pub has reopened following a major refurbishment.
Gellions licensee Rory Munro and landlord Punch Taverns invested a combined £100,000 in the three-week...
Venters close to Belhaven exit
BELHAVEN owner Greene King has confirmed that brewing and brands boss Euan Venters is to leave the firm at the end of the year.
Venters joined Belhaven as chief executive when he succeeded Stuart Ross in 2008, having previously held senior marketing roles on brands like Brylcreem and Radox.
Whisky body’s tour de Scotland
STAFF from the Scotch Whisky Association pulled off an impressive feat earlier this month when they raised more than £7000 for charity by cycling...
Ryan’s sees the light in capital
RYAN’S Bar brought festive cheer to the west end of Edinburgh when it flicked the switch on its Christmas lights display.
The event doubled as...
Arran seals Rosebank deal
THE rapid rise of Arran Brewery plc will continue this week when it completes a deal to acquire the Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk from...
Trade asked for festive vigilance
STRATHCLYDE Police is calling on operators and door stewards to be extra vigilant for vulnerable revellers leaving their premises this festive season.
Speaking to SLTN last week, chief superintendent George Nedley urged staff working in bars and clubs to “consider their social responsibilities as well as those under the licensing Act”.
Scots plans on track at luxury hotel group
Malmaison and Hotel du Vin unaffected by MWB Group problems
STRONG sales and profits have been recorded across the Malmaison and Hotel du Vin groups...
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