Fallachan Kitchen opens in Glasgow’s up-and-coming Eastvale Place
Chef Craig Grozier, from the Highlands, is celebrated for his wild Scottish cooking. Fallachan Kitchen will be his first permanent restaurant site, running alongside his private dining business.
Dean Banks bans Sunak and Hunt – and offers diners ‘VAT-free Fridays’
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt had best avoid The Pompadour, Dulse Edinburgh, Haar St Andrews and Dune St Andrews – because Dean Banks has banned them.
Crieff Hydro’s Stephen Leckie appointed as new Chair of VisitScotland
A long-time advocate for Scotland’s tourism industry, Stephen is currently Chair of the Scottish Tourism Alliance, a committee member for UK Hospitality and Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross.
Celebrating the incredible and influential women of the drinks industry
For International Women’s Day, SLTN spoke to leading drinks industry women to hear their experiences of the past, present and future of the sector’s journey towards equality.
International Women’s Day 2024 – Cara Laing of Douglas Laing & Co
"Over my 18 years in the Whisky industry, I’ve had the opportunity to work with some incredible women who I have learned so much from… I still lean on much of what they taught me."
International Women’s Day 2024 – Anna MacDonald of Diageo GB
“Being a mother of two children and working full-time means that I have a lot to juggle! It also means that some days are good, and others are not as good. it is important to be open about this"
International Women’s Day 2024 – Ainslie Kelly of Disaronno International UK
“As a female in an industry that is predominantly male led, it’s been such a personal achievement to progress naturally throughout the various roles I’ve had in my career..."
International Women’s Day 2024 – Ali Johnstone and Judith Anderson of Molson Coors
"Inclusivity is rightly becoming an expectation across all business. When we all feel like we belong, better things happen, for us personally, for our teams and for our business..."
International Women’s Day 2024 – Liz Lock of Speciality Drinks
"People are naturally drawn to environments where they feel appreciated and respected, and they're more inclined to develop long-term relationships with businesses that embody these values."
International Women’s Day 2024 – Margaret Nicol of Whyte & Mackay
"It is important to remember that inclusion is not all about one type of community, or another. It affects everyone. As a ‘more experienced’ member of the company it was important to represent that side of the business."
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