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Don’t allow age checks to lapse

July 11, 2019

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‘No-shows’ are hurting eateries

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The gateway to Scottish tourism

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Rye Stone cowgirl

News

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Major marketing award for Eden Mill co-founder

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New MD in Manorview reshuffle

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High five for Perle Hotels

Rokeby Manor

First in new flock opens its doors

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A bonnie guide to great venues

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A divine addition to Inverness

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Hotel’s royal appointment

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Wild Island gin it to win it

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The Ivy comes to Glasgow

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From the abbey to the Michelin Guide

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Doors open at Lagg Distillery

Isle of Skye acquires Black Wolf

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Perthshire pub’s new rooms Dun and dusted

Drygate rebrand July 2019

All change at Drygate

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Whisky tourism is still in growth

SLTN front cover July 11 2019

Features

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A day for all Scottish gin

<img width="218" height="150" class="entry-thumb" src="https://705628.smushcdn.com/1130679/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/behind-bars-218x150.jpg?size=218x150&lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1" srcset="https://sltn.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/behind-bars-218x150.jpg 218w, https://sltn.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/behind-bars-436x300.jpg 436w" sizes="(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) 436px, (min-resolution: 192dpi) 436px, 218px" alt="" title="Behind bars: gin" />

Behind bars: gin

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Go worldwide with your range

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Keep a watchful eye on your costs

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A clever way to lift food sales and safety

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Give it a shot

COMMENT
by Gillian McKenzie

LEGAL
by Jack Cummins

NO-NONSENSE NEIL
Neil Morrison

MEET THE MAKER
Kirstie Nisbet

CHEF’S SPECIAL
Nick Rietz

THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson

Drinks News

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A day for all Scottish gin

<img width="218" height="150" class="entry-thumb" src="https://705628.smushcdn.com/1130679/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/behind-bars-218x150.jpg?size=218x150&lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1" srcset="https://sltn.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/behind-bars-218x150.jpg 218w, https://sltn.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/behind-bars-436x300.jpg 436w" sizes="(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) 436px, (min-resolution: 192dpi) 436px, 218px" alt="" title="Behind bars: gin" />

Behind bars: gin

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<img width="218" height="150" class="entry-thumb" src="https://705628.smushcdn.com/1130679/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/28world-beer-shutterstock-218x150.jpg?size=218x150&lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1" srcset="https://sltn.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/28world-beer-shutterstock-218x150.jpg 218w, https://sltn.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/28world-beer-shutterstock-436x300.jpg 436w" sizes="(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) 436px, (min-resolution: 192dpi) 436px, 218px" alt="world-beer-shutterstock" title="Go worldwide with your range" />

Go worldwide with your range

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Rye Stone cowgirl

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<img width="218" height="150" class="entry-thumb" src="https://705628.smushcdn.com/1130679/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/32Watermelon-Punch-patron-cocktail-218x150.jpg?size=218x150&lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1" srcset="https://sltn.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/32Watermelon-Punch-patron-cocktail-218x150.jpg 218w, https://sltn.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/32Watermelon-Punch-patron-cocktail-436x300.jpg 436w" sizes="(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) 436px, (min-resolution: 192dpi) 436px, 218px" alt="Watermelon-Punch-patron-cocktail" title="Give it a shot" />

Give it a shot

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Chilling out with an IPA

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Packing a fruit punch

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A sweet escape from Orkney

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A new day is about to Don

Property

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Rural route in Aberdeenshire

July 11, 2019

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Operator cuts into granite city

July 11, 2019

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Country hotel in heart of town

July 11, 2019

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New era awaits period hotel

July 11, 2019

Student becomes the master

July 11, 2019

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