Scottish Wetherspoons pub to close as others put up for sale

With spring just around the corner, it's time to start thinking how to make the most of the longer days and less wintery weather.

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It's the pub you often find yourself in for drinks with friends or colleagues, but Wetherspoons could also be your venue of choice for an affordable Valentine's Day.