From junior staff to business owners, women are at the heart of Scotland’s vibrant hospitality industry.
To celebrate and inspire women of all levels in the trade, we’re partnering with Tennent’s, Hendrick’s Gin and The Famous Grouse to host a brand new event: Women in Hospitality with SLTN.
This September, we’ll bring together women from across the industry for an afternoon of interesting conversation, fine food and drink and the opportunity to connect with other women in the sector.
Vicky is executive director of Equal Measures UK – the non-profit spearheading the delivery of intersectional equity in the drinks and hospitality industries.
Vicky’s dedication to the sector resulted in her being named as a Change Advocate in CODE Hospitality’s Women of the Year List 2024.
Vicky is executive director of Equal Measures UK – the non-profit spearheading the delivery of intersectional equity in the drinks and hospitality industries.
Vicky’s dedication to the sector resulted in her being named as a Change Advocate in CODE Hospitality’s Women of the Year List 2024.
Guests attending Women in Hospitality with SLTN will enjoy expertly-prepared welcome drinks courtesy of Hendrick’s Gin and The Famous Grouse before sitting down to a three-course lunch, with wines provided by Tennent’s.
We’ll then hear from four top speakers, who will share stories, expertise and strategies from their accomplished careers to help inspire the next generation of business owners.
The aim of the afternoon is to support and empower women in hospitality as well as to give them the opportunity to make connections with contemporaries in the industry.
A passionate leader and mentor, Gillian has over 25 years of experience working in the drinks industry across Great Britain and Ireland. After originally joining the Tennent’s business in 2014, she is now Commercial Procurement Director at C&C Group, where she leads commercial strategy for the group’s route to market brands: Tennent’s, Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s Northern Ireland and Bulmers. A board member of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA), Gillian contributes widely to industry groups, having also served as a Board Member and Trustee for the Benevolent Society (Scotland) and supported organisations like the Scottish Tourism Alliance and HIT Scotland.
Having worked in world-class establishments in London, New York and LA, Julie founded The Adamson in St Andrews in 2012. Throughout her career she has been dedicated to helping women advance their careers – a philosophy she has put into practice at The Adamson and its sister venues. Last year Julie was named as one of the Top 10 Women to Watch in Scottish Business at the Business Women Scotland Awards.
Since opening Glasgow cocktail bar Daddy Marmalades in 2022, Kim and Mari have built a reputation as two of Scotland’s top bartenders. In Daddy Marmalades, they have created a bar that’s as fun and creative as it is inclusive, with accolades including SLTN Mixologist of the Year in 2024 and SLTN Cocktail Bar of the Year in 2025. Daddy Marmalades is currently the only Glasgow bar on the UK Top 50 Cocktail Bars list.
Vicky is executive director of Equal Measures UK – the non-profit spearheading the delivery of intersectional equity in the drinks and hospitality industries.
Vicky’s dedication to the sector resulted in her being named as a Change Advocate in CODE Hospitality’s Women of the Year List 2024.
Vicky is executive director of Equal Measures UK – the non-profit spearheading the delivery of intersectional equity in the drinks and hospitality industries.
Vicky’s dedication to the sector resulted in her being named as a Change Advocate in CODE Hospitality’s Women of the Year List 2024.
To attend Women in Hospitality with SLTN, simply purchase your tickets by completing the form below. Please note that this is a strictly over 18s event and tickets are non-refundable once payment is complete. If you have any queries about this event, please contact organisers@peeblesmedia.com.
Vicky is executive director of Equal Measures UK – the non-profit spearheading the delivery of intersectional equity in the drinks and hospitality industries.
Vicky’s dedication to the sector resulted in her being named as a Change Advocate in CODE Hospitality’s Women of the Year List 2024.
Vicky is executive director of Equal Measures UK – the non-profit spearheading the delivery of intersectional equity in the drinks and hospitality industries.
Vicky’s dedication to the sector resulted in her being named as a Change Advocate in CODE Hospitality’s Women of the Year List 2024.
Women in Hospitality with SLTN is organised by Peebles Media Group, publisher of Scottish Licensed Trade News (SLTN), Scotland’s leading hospitality trade magazine. © 2026 Peebles Media Group Limited. All rights reserved.
