Factors to consider to ensure licensing compliance in outdoor areas
"As a licensing solicitor, I get an upsurge in compliance issues that track the mercury rising! Here are my top tips to ensure you are covered for summer..."
It’s all about drink versatility and low waste at The Social
Scotsman Group Bar Manager Kenny Brownlee likes things that keep his customers happy & make his staff's life easier. Like London Essence’s Freshly Infused dispense system.
Darker spirits are a perennial favourite whatever the weather
While the trade hopes for more summer weather, there’s no avoiding the fact that shorter days – and changes in drinking behaviour – are on their way.
Under pressure hospitality staff need support more than ever
Founder of Hospitality Health charity, Gordon McIntyre MBE, is encouraging more licensed trade businesses to sign the Wellness Charter.
Isle of Arran Distillers marks its 30th anniversary at Lochranza
"We don’t want our bottles sitting gathering dust on shelves. It’s there to be opened, it’s there to be sampled, it’s there to be enjoyed with friends."
Brugal brand ambassador talks fine Dominican rum and fond memories
As the Scottish sun finally made an appearance, SLTN chatted to Georgia Balson about why Brugal is the ideal ingredient for sunny day cocktails.
Carrigan’s family business is a Lanarkshire legend
Close-knit family earned its SLTN IMO Award by running its business with passion and professionalism
It’s all about versatility for The Scotsman’s Duncan Robertson
"Disaronno is versatile. It works well with whiskies, bourbons, but stands out by itself. It even works with Champagne.”
Morris Lorimer – a people person who loved the trade
A highly regarded member of the licensed trade, Morris Lorimer passed away in April 2025, shortly after his 75th birthday.
Matthew Clark delivers the right wines for the right moment at The Bothy
"I think the younger demographic is looking for something a bit different – biodynamic, natural wines, that kind of thing."
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