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Inverarity Morton’s spirits showcase event continues its Evolution

Inverarity Morton drew more than 700 trade folk to The Garage in Glasgow last month for its Evolution: Spirits Live showcase
SLTN Awards

Who are the finalists in the running for 2026’s SLTN Awards?

See this year's shortlist, as we prepare to celebrate the Scottish trade at the 2026 SLTN Awards in November
Bittersweet

New venue from the team behind Bittersweet and Old Poison

Old Poison will be both a cocktail bar and the new home of Old Poison Distillery, which is relocating from its current base
Christmas

Planning ahead for a legally licensed Merry Christmas

This is your annual reminder about staying on the right side of the law by properly handling peak Festive trading's hospitality headaches
Tennent's

Tennent’s takes a confident step into the stout business

“When we asked consumers to rank the three stouts, more than half the room put Tennent’s Stout at number one"
#VATsTheProblem

Scotland’s leaders unite behind #VATsTheProblem campaign

The campaign has persuaded First Minister John Swinney to support its call for hospitality VAT to be cut to 10%
Inver

Award-winning Inver Restaurant & Rooms goes up for sale

"All accolades aside, this is a truly exceptional business which would suit in particular another chef-led operator"
Vera

New neighbourhood restaurant Vera opens in Strathbungo

“The Southside already has an incredible independent food and drink scene – that was a huge part of why we wanted Vera to be here"
Aberdeen

Perfect Pittodrie hospitality wins Kimberley Manager of the Year

Aberdeen Football Club’s catering manager Kimberley MacDonald has been named as BaxterStorey’s Manager of the Year.

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