03-Sep-2009 By John Harrington
Doubts have been raised about whether a proposed move to force licensing chiefs to consider bans on alcohol sales to U-21s will apply to pubs.
Scottish Licensing Act in force from today
01-Sep-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Major changes for pubs in Scotland take effect from today with the introduction of the new Licensing Act. Under the new system pubs must have both a...
01-Sep-2009 By Ewan Turney
The new licensing laws in Scotland come into force today — the biggest change to licensing there in 30 years. The 2005 Licensing Act puts in place...
Scottish licensing: act now, licence later
27-Aug-2009 By James Wilmore
A new Licensing Act takes full effect in Scotland this week, but according to industry chiefs the transition is looking "chaotic". As if pubs didn't...
'Senior politicians to boycott Diageo golf championships at Gleneagles'
25-Aug-2009 By James Wilmore
Scottish politicians are being urged to steer clear of corporate hospitality invitations from Diageo for this weekend's Johnnie Walker golf...
SNP welcomes 'cross-party' minimum price support
17-Aug-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Indications of cross-party support for minimum pricing in Scotland have been welcomed by the Scottish National Party (SNP). Reports in the Glasgow...
17-Aug-2009 By John Harrington
The Scottish Labour Party has dismissed reports in a Sunday newspaper that it backs the idea of minimum pricing.
Pubs improve in proof-of-age tests
11-Aug-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Pubs are getting better at asking youngsters for ID, according to a leading test purchasing company. Figures from Serve Legal show that between...
'Women today drinking more than their mothers'
10-Aug-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
More than half of middle-aged women reckon they drink more than their mums did, a poll revealed yesterday. Twelve per cent of over-40s drink every...
04-Aug-2009 By Ewan Turney
Whisky producer Whyte & Mackay is set to axe 85 jobs in Scotland after a major review of its organisation. The move is further bad news for...
Scottish pubs open doors for STD tests
28-Jul-2009
A sexual health charity is sending volunteers into Scottish pubs to pilot the voluntary testing of young men for diseases such as Chlamydia. The...
27-Jul-2009 By Gemma McKenna
Whisky brand Whyte & Mackay has created customised blends for Scottish celebrities which reflect their personalities. The chosen few include...
Thousands protest at Diageo cuts
27-Jul-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Thousands marched in Scotland yesterday in protest at Diageo's decision to axe 900 jobs north of the border. Earlier this month the drinks giant...
23-Jul-2009 By Gemma McKenna
Thousands of pubs in Scotland could be forced to cease trading in September as administrative delays mean licensees have been unable to comply with...
RBS urged to free pubs from tie and sell to tenants
21-Jul-2009 By James Wilmore
A campaign has been launched urging the government and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to free the bank's 1,000 pubs from tied agreements and allow...
'Beer festival closes after customers drink all the beer'
06-Jul-2009
A beer festival had to close a day early after customers drank the bar dry. The Beer on the Wye festival in Herefordshire was due to run until Sunday...
06-Jul-2009 By Ewan Turney
Drinks giant Diageo is under pressure from trade unions and political leaders in Scotland over its decision to axe 900 jobs. Diageo announced last...
'Greene King boss sees merit in minimum pricing proposals'
05-Jul-2009
"Rooney Anand, chief executive of pubs giant Greene King, admitted he had some sympathy for minimum alcohol pricing proposed by the Scottish...
02-Jul-2009 By John Harrington
A minimum price on alcohol in Scotland is seen as "non-negotiable" by the ruling Scottish National Party, according to a senior Scottish Government...
'Labour U-turn on compulsory ID cards'
01-Jul-2009 By James Wilmore
In a dramatic break with years of Labour policy, the new Home Secretary last night scrapped plans for compulsory ID cards. Alan Johnson said the...
'Minimum pricing will cut booze-related deaths'
21-Jun-2009
"Cracking down on cheap alcohol sales will start saving lives in Scotland within a year, the nation's most senior doctor predicted last night. Chief...
'Setanta fights administration - but needs £30m to pay Premier League'
10-Jun-2009 By James Wilmore
Sports broadcaster Setanta will hold an emergency board meeting today to try to stave off administration - days before they need to settle a £30m...
26-May-2009 By The PMA Team
Multiple operator Innventure is set to buy the freehold of one of its Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) franchise sites for £1.39m.
19-May-2009 By Ewan Turney
Visitor attractions such as distilleries and breweries will be exempt from regulations on how they can display alcohol in Scotland. The exemptions...
One in five Scottish pubs fail to apply for licence
05-May-2009
A fifth of all pubs in Scotland have failed to lodge licensing applications before deadline dates, the Scottish Beer & Pub Association has...
Scots minister committed to minimum pricing
01-May-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill has slammed irresponsible supermarket promotions and vowed to continue with plans to introduce minimum...
01-May-2009 By John Harrington
Scottish Government Justice Minister tells trade groups that they "will not be dictated to by armchair lawyers or those on the payroll of the alcohol industry".
Scottish Bar Personality of the year crowned
30-Apr-2009
The Scottish Bar Personality of the Year has been unveiled at this BII Scotland Annual Dinner Dance.Kayleigh Boyd, 19, from the GI group-owned Bothy...
14-Apr-2009 By Ewan Turney
Scottish & Newcastle Pub Enterprises has put 32 pubs it owns on the market in order to concentrate on managing pubs.
25-Mar-2009 By Ewan Turney
Plans to introduce a minimum price on alcohol and raise the off-trade purchase age to 21 in Scotland will be delayed for at least a year and face...
John Beard named new Whyte & Mackay boss
24-Mar-2009
Spirits producer Whyte & Mackay has appointed former Bacardi executive John Beard as its new chief executive. Beard joins the whisky and vodka...
BII backs minimum pricing
19-Mar-2009 By John Harrington
The BII has given its backing to plans for a minimum pricing of alcohol. The issue remains on the radar after Gordon Brown said he wasn't keen on the...
'Britain's top doc calls for minimum pricing on booze'
15-Mar-2009
"Beer prices in UK supermarkets could double if the government proceeds with recommendations from the country's most senior doctor. Chief medical...
04-Mar-2009 By Ewan Turney
Miller Genuine Draft is giving drinkers in Scotland the chance to win a limited edition MP3 player loaded with live tracks. The promotion froms part...
Scots plan to introduce minimum price confirmed
02-Mar-2009 By James Wilmore
The Scottish government plans to introduce a minimum price on alcohol, a ban on loss-leaders and cut-price promotions, it has been confirmed today....
'Violent "ladettes" fuelled by booze sessions'
01-Mar-2009
"Violent attacks by binge-drinking teenage girls have risen by nearly 300 per cent in seven years in a frightening wave of 'ladette' violence. The...
24-Feb-2009 By Ewan Turney
A Scottish Tory is still hopeful a petition can force a review of the planned licensing fees. The new regulations in Scotland are set to come into...
Cheap alcohol limit to be scrapped in Bournemouth
05-Feb-2009
Eighty bars, pubs and clubs in Bournemouth are considering an end to a five year policy to limit cheap drinks. The Townwatch organisation, which...
03-Feb-2009 By Gemma McKenna
The Scottish alcohol industry has agreed to new commercial sponsorship guidelines designed to promote responsible drinking and safeguard young...
SBPA hits out at Edinburgh licensing delays
26-Jan-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
A licensing board in Scotland has come under fire for delays with the issuing of personal licences. The Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA)...
16-Jan-2009 By Ewan Turney
A fifth of premises in Scotland have failed to apply for a new licence in time for today's deadline. Today is the last day licensees can take...
Fifth of Scots pubs not applied for new licence
16-Jan-2009
One in five pubs in Scotland that require a new licence have failed to apply, the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SPBA) has revealed.Today was...
'Thousands of bars face closure in backlog of staff vetting'
01-Dec-2008
Thousands of bars, clubs and off-sales in Scotland face the threat of closure, industry leaders warned yesterday, as it emerged that there is a...
Pub to be converted into place of worship
26-Nov-2008
A church famous for its hard line stance against drinking has bought a pub to bring its parishioners together. But the Free Church of Scotland is...
24-Nov-2008 By Ewan Turney
The Scottish Beer and Pub Association has been awarded £12,000 costs after its legal battle with Glasgow Licensing Board.
Hamish Champ: Quality of life?
24-Nov-2008 By Hamish Champ
The phrase 'quality of life' is a highly interpretable - and of course highly personal - one.Last week the small enclave of Elmbridge in Surrey was...
'Society warns of legal hurdle in cheap drink clampdown'
11-Nov-2008
The Scottish government could be overstepping its powers in its bid to tackle problems caused by excessive drinking, according to the Law Society of...
04-Nov-2008 By Ewan Turney
A Scottish Tory and licensee has gathered over 3,000 signatures on a petition claiming licensing reform will just be another "kick in the teeth". The...
Pub has a starring role in new movie
'Pub trips and new shoes fall victim to slowdown'
23-Oct-2008
British consumers are tightening their belts and cutting back on everything from shoe shopping to trips to the pub, according to the latest survey by...
