Award-winning Alness business caters to locals and visitors alike
The Station Hotel's commitment to community was recognised when it was named SLTN Community Pub of the Year in both 2023 and 2024.
Highland Park’s Marc Watson aims for consistency and creativity
“I love learning, and I’ve been very fortunate in that the mentors I’ve had have wanted to teach me and been patient enough to teach me."
Sponsored article: Free platform helps venues boost off-peak bookings
Ahead of First Table's first trade-facing event in Scotland, SLTN caught up with its founder and CEO Mat Weir.
Drinks companies expect nostalgia to define autumn drinks lists
"There's a real appetite for classic cocktails, but made with greater care, better ingredients, and a bit more imagination"
Mental health support for hospitality staff cannot come too late
A recent Hospitality Action report confirms that burnout, unsociable hours, and financial stress are driving talent away.
Bonnington has rekindled Crabbie connection to the Port of Leith
Crabbie, a whisky blender and bottler in the 19th century, was one of the Leith merchants who helped perfect the art of whisky blending.
Divino Enoteca’s perfect Italian wine pairing with Matthew Clark
“I have seen, first hand, tables turn based on the wine pairing. ‘That changed completely with the dish,’ is the sort of reaction you get."
Veteran bartender Mal Spence is loving his island life on Arran
“I was like, why isn’t everybody screaming about this place? The freedom and the lifestyle it offers. I fell in love straight away.”
Gordon bows out after 27 years of putting together Highland Park
"In my time I’ve released over 90 new Highland Park variants. We chose 435 single casks for bottling. When you look back, you think ‘wow, we really did do quite a bit’.”
Three decades of serving top quality wines at Vroni’s in Glasgow
"I sat in here for a year. The first year was actually quite torturous. I didn’t know whether we were going to make it": Alan Tomkins
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