Glass sums up Scotland to a T

TENNENT’S reckons it’s captured the thoughts of the nation... on a new pint glass. Tennent’s Scotland glass is etched with a “funny and moving mix”...

New bistro at Borders village hotel

THE husband and wife behind the Buccleuch Arms Hotel in the Borders village of St Boswells have launched a new bistro in the building. Rachael...

Cairngorm joins the rat race

CAIRNGORM Brewery is set to build a state-of-the-art bottling hall as part of a £1.6 million expansion drive. The plans were unveiled earlier this month...

Brewery projects take root

TWO Scottish microbreweries are in line for a cash boost from the brewer behind ale brand Caledonia Best. The grants from the Caledonia Best Seed...

Merchant City’s Market opens its doors

A NEW cafe, restaurant and deli business has opened in Glasgow’s Merchant City. Central Market Glasgow on Bell Street takes its name from the old...

Barr Britvic merger agreed

BRITVIC and AG Barr have agreed the terms of a merger which will create a firm with a 47% share of the on-trade soft...

Aberdeen gets some Latin flavours

A LATIN American-themed restaurant group has chosen Aberdeen to launch its first venue in Scotland. Las Iguanas, which operates 27 outlets down south, has opened...

Scots pub stars honoured

FOUR Scots lessees have picked up top awards from their landlord, Star Pubs & Bars. Pat Ross of the Railway Tavern in Motherwell was presented...

Arran seals blaand deal

ARRAN Brewery has bought the rights to a whey-made wine from Lanarskhire cheese maker Humphrey Errington. The holding company of the merged Isle of Skye...

Brewer gets in the abbey habit

A BELGIAN abbey beer brewed to mature in the bottle has been launched by Miller Brands. St Stefanus Grand Cru is produced to the traditional...

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