No ‘news’ in under-21s ban
Boards have power to raise purchase age under 2005 Act. Confusion reigned last week over the right of licensing boards to ban people under 21 from buying alcohol in off-trade premises. The furore was stirred up by a newspaper report last week which claimed boards are to be granted ‘new powers’ to ban under-21s from buying alcohol in the off-trade – on a case by case basis.
A taste of malt of past
Scotland's most easterly distillery has launched only its third ever special addition in its long history.
The Glen Garioch 1994, a small batch vintage expression,...
Show dad you care – take him down the pub
Socks have had their own way for too long when it comes to Father’s Day gifts. Dad of two Scott Wright reports on how the drinks industry is muscling in on the action. IT’S traditionally played second fiddle to Mother’s Day. But there are signs the hospitality and drinks trades are slowly switching on the commercial possibilities of Father’s Day.
Let’s find the UK’s Best Bar None
Theco-ordinator of Dundee’s Best Bar None has signalled her support for the introduction of a UK-wide version of the bar safety awards scheme. Morag Beattie told SLTN it would be a natural progression to link up the national Best Bar None schemes on both sides of the border after the first Scottish awards were held this year.
Support builds for level playing field campaign
SUPPORT is growing for a new campaign calling for licensing legislation to be applied equally to the on and off-trades.
Level the Playing Field aims...
Interim boss at Tennent’s helm
Brand delivers “strong” first-year performance for C&C
AN interim managing director is now in place at Tennent Caledonian Breweries following the departure this month of...
Malt finds its Mojo
GLENFIDDICH has signed a deal with music magazine Mojo that will see the single malt sponsor Mojo’s Honours List later this summer.
The awards take...
West meets east at Taste
Glasgow venues add new flavour to food event. Three Glasgow restaurants are set to bring a taste of the west of Scotland to an Edinburgh food festival this summer. Café Gandolfi, Cail Bruich and Two Fat Ladies have joined the line-up for this year’s Taste of Edinburgh.
Salmond calls for duty powers
Alex Salmond has called for the power to set alcohol duty in Scotland. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament after he was officially re-elected first minister, Salmond demanded control of excise duty north of the border. It’s one of a series of new powers the first minister wants handed to Holyrood. The demands will be outlined in the Scotland Bill, to go before Westminster.
Operator making hay while the sun shines
Malcolm Binnie, co-owner of Townhouse Restaurants, tells Dave Hunter why planning is everything when it comes to capitalising on the outdoor trading opportunity
OPERATORS across...
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