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The top stories and latest news, dedicated to the licensed trade in Scotland.

At last we can reveal the Finalists for the 2024 SLTN Awards

With this year’s SLTN Awards night only five weeks away, it is now our absolute pleasure to reveal the people and businesses that are in the final running for one of these coveted trophies.
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St Andrews’ seafood institution celebrates 20th anniversary with ‘Icons’ menu

First opened in 2004, The Seafood Ristorante is arguably the foundation stone upon which the Fife coastal town’s foodie reputation has since been built.

Brian Maule is enjoying life as he helps develop chef talent at Buzzworks

In 2023, after 22 years, Brian and wife Susan closed their award-winning Glasgow restaurant Brian Maule at Chardon d’Or as rising costs and lower footfall took a heavy toll on the business. 
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AG Barr excels at Scottish food and drink wholesale sector’s annual awards

Scotland's most innovative and resilient wholesalers – and their staff – have been recognised at the annual Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards.

Suntory Global Spirits takes charge of Laphroaig, Bowmore, Jim Beam and much more

This change was first flagged up in March 2024, when Edrington UK and Beam Suntory announced that they were to end their ‘25 years of successful partnership’.
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Shining a light on classic Scots pubs

New CAMRA guide catalogues historic bar interiors

Scotland’s Top Brands 2023 – Tennent’s is still king of the castle

Figures provided by CGA show drinks sales through Scotland’s bars, pubs and restaurants have grown by over £200 million in the course of the past year – to £2.2 billion. 

Hospitality Hero Award winner is always putting her regular customers first

Anyone outside of the trade that wanted to know why community pubs are such an important part of Scottish life should have a chat to Louise Parvin. 

Masterchef winner Dan Merriman to join Chef Dean Banks for collaboration 

On 20th, 21st, and 22nd February 2025 Dean will welcome Dan to The Pompadour, and together they promise to deliver 'an unforgettable dining experience'.
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‘Elevated yet unpretentious’ public house The Noble to open in Glasgow

This new venture from the Superlative group joins Glasgow venues Glaschu, Maison by Glaschu, Gōst, The Duke’s Umbrella, The Clubhouse and Blue Dog.

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