On-Trade Scotland - Jun 2009

OTS’ cover story this month looks at the career of Kayleigh Boyd, winner of BII Scotland’s Bar Personality of the Year. We spoke to Kayleigh at The Bothy in Perth, where she is bar supervisor, to find out what it takes to win such an award, and tips she has for her fellow bar workers in Scotland. We also catch up with new BII chief executive Neil Robertson as he outlines his plans for the organisation.

We also take a trip to Aberdeen to visit the city’s Snafu nightclub. Five years after opening the team behind the cutting edge club have expanded their business to take in a pub above the basement club. All was going well until the licensing board announced plans to introduce a 12.30am curfew.

This month also looks at the benefit to independent pubs in getting involved with Best Bar None, while we take an in depth look at premises licensing applications figures compiled by the Scottish Beer & Pub Association.

Elsewhere in this issue, Janet Hood looks at how to apply for a variation to your premises licence under the 2005 Act and Steven McGowan asks if CCTV is legal.

This month’s features look at Summer Drinks, Music and Entertainment and on the catering side, we look at how the right condiments can help your reputation.