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Monthly Archives: October 2025

Five Scottish councils have paused their visitor levy plans

Hospitality industry groups call on other local authorities to follow their lead and 'take stock of the economic realities' of a tourist tax

Today is the day – the SLTN Awards 2025 finalists are revealed

In the latest print issue of SLTN, out today, and on this website, we detail the people and venues that have made this year's shortlist.

Café Fish and Matthew Clark offer stylish seafood and fine wine

“It’s predominantly white we sell. Our Albarino is really popular. The Muscadet is really popular. But the Picpoul is the most popular.”

Remembering the man behind The Arlington and The Pot Still

BRIAN MURPHY, Scottish pub trade legend for over forty years, has sadly passed away. SLTN offers its condolences to the Murphy family.

Tennent’s gears up for annual Scotland On Tap trade extravaganza

The 2025 show takes place at SWG3 on Wednesday 8th October, between 1pm and 6pm – featuring deals only available on the day. 

Tomintoul is a distillery built on its people, place and passion 

The Speyside operation is celebrating two milestones – 60 years in production, and 25 years owned by Angus Dundee Distillers.

Columns

Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Jack Cummins
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR
Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson