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Monthly Archives: April 2013

World beer has become increasingly important to operators, with dedicated menus and food matching becoming more commonplace.

Scottish operators take a world view

Bar owners finding new ways to promote global beers, as Matthew Lynas reports THE burgeoning world beer sector seems to have captured the imagination of...
The broad range of spirits at Bond No.9 helped Chris and Kara clinch the SLTN Award

Leith bar in high spirits after award win

Diverse range of drinks and relaxed atmosphere at heart of Bond No. 9, as Dave Hunter reports BAR owners Chris Flint and Kara Anderson admit...
Sam Torrance (second left) with the winning team of golf club stewards (from left) Hugh Park, Allan Saunders and John Cossar.

Stewards enjoy a round with Sam

TENNENT Caledonian treated golf club stewards to a round with Scots golf legend – and brand ambassador for its Caledonia Best ale – Sam...
Soft drink sales in the on-trade were up 1.5% last year, according to a new report by Britvic.

Soft drinks sales ‘resilient’ in pubs

SALES of soft drinks in pubs and clubs returned to growth last year, according to a new report by Britvic. Against what the soft drinks...

Take care in the transfer window

Operators reopening closed premises must carry out thorough checks A QUESTION from an SLTN reader raises issues of considerable importance to the trade that can’t...
Come fly with me: the blend has joined forces with Loch Lomond Seaplanes.

Cutty Sark to take to the skies

Blended whisky joins forces with seaplanes as part of new campaign A BLENDED Scotch whisky which takes its name from a famous ship is set...
The bar at the Oatridge Hotel in West Lothian.

Family celebrates forty years at hotel

MacGregors took over West Lothian business in 1973 A HANDS-on approach, ongoing investment and dedication to customer service are credited with helping a family-run hotel...
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Who has an eye for a bargain?

PUB supply firm Kelly’s Eye is offering SLTN readers an exclusive 20% discount as part of its new catalogue launch. Valid on first orders until...
Operators now have a range of options when it comes to choosing audio equipment, say suppliers.

Moving at the speed of sound

Trade must keep up to date with technology, suppliers say ADVANCEMENT in technology means audio visual equipment is ever changing – and bar and club...
The sale includes a house.

Loch-side lodges for sale

A NUMBER of self-catering lodges on the banks of Loch Monzievaird are being marketed by selling agent Colliers International. Loch Monzievaird Lodges includes 23...

Columns

Jack Cummins
LEGAL by Jack Cummins
FINANCIAL Wylie & Bisset
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson
MEET THE MAKER
William Woodburn
MIXED UP WORLD Ewan Angus