Edinburgh

SBPA celebrates 100 years

10-Jan-2006

The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) is celebrating its centenary this year with a range of special activities. The association, which...

Team work

01-Sep-2005

Caledonian's managing director explains how cricket influences its work ethic.There might be a few uncharitable souls who would suggest that selling...

Dusanj brothers ranked at 91 in rich list

12-May-2005

Owners of Cains brewery, Ajmail and Sudarghara Dusanj, have been listed at number 91 in a list of the 300 wealthiest Asian people in the UK. The...

Fountain sale may raise £60m for S&N'

21-Apr-2005

A Scottish newspaper has claimed Scottish & Newcastle could pick up a £60m windfall when it sells its Fountain Brewery site in Edinburgh to...

Red card for Yellow Card drinks

22-Apr-2004

Mitchells & Butlers has been forced to axe the alcohol offers that form part of its Yellow Card student discount scheme at its It's a Scream in...

Scottish trade set for reform

08-Apr-2004

Recommendations for the most radical overhaul of Scotland's licensing system in more than 27 years are to be made next month. A white paper will be...

Edinburgh hosts face curfew in crackdown

01-Apr-2004 By John Harrington

Pubs and clubs in Edinburgh that fail to cut violence on their premises could be forced to close at 10pm. Cheap drinks promotions and extended happy...

Boycott planned for S&N brands

18-Mar-2004

Revellers at this year's Edinburgh Festival are being urged to boycott brands sold by Scottish & Newcastle in protest at the brewer's plans to...

Cobra strikes in Britain's Living Rooms

11-Mar-2004

Cobra Beer has a new listing in the eight Living Room venues across Britain. The move follows the adoption of Cobra in a range of bars across London...

A silver lining

25-Feb-2004

Managing director Stephen Crawley says the deal with S&N will take Caledonian to the next level. By Mark Stretton.It was easy to miss among the...

Scotland launches measures to tackle public smoking

16-Jan-2004

The Scottish Executive has released a blueprint designed to shake up the way Scotland addresses smoking.A Breath of Fresh Air for Scotland puts...

Disillusioned' boss to sell Carnegies' clubs

25-Sep-2003

by Tom Stainer One of Scotland's best-known independent nightclub operators is to exit the business after becoming "disillusioned" by high-profile...

Carnegies Leisure to sell nightclubs

24-Sep-2003

Carnegies Leisure, the Glasgow-based operator, is coming out of the late-night sector by selling its six Scottish nightclubs.The group is selling its...

Property briefs

18-Aug-2003

The Old Crown pub on London's New Oxford Street is positioned between Holborn and Oxford Street underground stations. The five-storey building has...

Health timebomb'

24-Jul-2003

A Glasgow law firm believes it is only a matter of time before brewers and pubs face legal action over health damage caused by alcohol. Litigation...

BEDA's Hayes in discount blast

27-Mar-2003

By The PMA Team Nightclub operator John Hayes ­ who is chairman of the Bar Entertainment and Dance Asso-ciation (BEDA) ­ has called for a...

Trade slams proposal to add vitamins to beer

21-Nov-2002

The trade has strongly criticised proposals being considered by the Scottish Parliament to add vitamins to beer, which is believed to reduce the risk...

Pass the Deuchars

29-Aug-2002

Caledonian's Deuchars IPA has this year become the first Scottish Champion Beer of Britain. Ben McFarland discovers the brewer is ready to capitalise...

Focus on Scotland: Who's Who

25-Jul-2002

National CompaniesScottish & Newcastle50 East Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh EH4 1RRTel: 0131 528 2000Fax: 0870 333 2121The leading brewer and pub...

Edinburgh's staggered licensing hours under attack

13-Nov-2001

The much-vaunted staggered licensing hours in Edinburgh's city centre have come under attack from residents and police in the popular Grassmarket and...

Short measures clamp down at Edinburgh Festival

15-Aug-2001

Trading standards officers are clamping down on licensees who serve short spirit measures and pints, during this year's Edinburgh Festival.Officers...