Monthly Archives: October 2016
Rates is a serious issue, says Hyslop
Fiona Hyslop, tourism secretary at the Scottish Government, recently sat down with SLTN’s Dave Hunter to discuss the licensed trade and wider hospitality industry...
From one capital to another
The team behind the Dishoom restaurant chain is to open its first eatery outside London – in Scotland’s capital.
The group, which operates Bombay café-style...
The only way is up for cider category
Premium brands will drive growth for years to come, say firms
SUMMER may be the traditional cider season but over the last few years there’s...
Getting the game on
SLTN goes behind the scenes with BT Sport
WHEN Celtic faced Manchester City on a wet Wednesday in Glasgow all the action from whistle to...
Building a beer portfolio
Carlsberg UK continues to expand its range
Danish brewer Carlsberg has been bolstering its beer portfolio over the last few months with a flurry of...
Consumers keen to taste difference
Broadening palates bring benefits for operators, say wine suppliers
When the Great British Bake Off becomes headline news there’s no longer any arguing that customers...
Full steam ahead for Borders businesses
First anniversary of transport link signals boost for trade
By Jack Walsh
OPERATORS in the Scottish Borders say they’ve experienced a boost in trade since the...
Sound of music secured at last
Edinburgh board amends policy after long-fought campaign
Edinburgh pubs and bars look set to benefit from a more liberal music policy after the licensing board...
Beer’s heritage comes to fore
Czeching out brewer’s provenance-focused site
Czech brewer Budweiser Budvar has launched a new consumer website which aims to highlight the provenance of the brand.
The site,...
Pub company’s year of refurbs
BELHAVEN has announced a multi-million pound investment in its tenanted estate in Scotland, with around 30 pubs due for refurbishment in the coming months.
Among...