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

Janet Hood

Paying tribute to legendary Scottish licensing lawyer Janet Hood

"I’ll miss everything about her. The bright red lipstick and the trademark amber necklace; the booming hello and the giant hug when we met."
Why Not Edinburgh's dancefloor

Politicians need to get off the night time economy’s back

Reporting from the Night Time Industries Association pre-election conference and launch of its new manifesto for the night time economy.
A collection of competitors and judges at a cocktail competition

Spirit of the Sixties alive and well at SLTN’s cocktail competition final

After some incredible drinks and much deliberation, the top prize was split between Mari Chierchia of Daddy Marmalades and Morgan Pyle of Pania. 
A well-dressed man receives an award from a well-dressed woman, while two well-dressed men look on

Killiecrankie House chef Tom Tsappis wins at Craft Guild of Chefs’ Awards 

The chef-owner of Perthshire’s Killiecrankie House was presented with the Restaurant Chef award at this year’s special 30th-anniversary ceremony.
Heineken

Heineken UK announces new office location in heart of Edinburgh

Reflecting ‘evolved ways of working’, the company is moving its Scottish headquarters away from South Gyle's Broadway Park.
Six people sitting or standing around a nightclub table and two cans of lager

Sub Club and Brewgooder create a Dazzling lager made for dancing

For each can sold, Sub Club and Brewgooder will donate 5p each to the Dazzle Project, which organises skills workshops in the dance music scene.
A blond lady stands in a pump room wearing a hard hat and high vis

Highland hotel’s pioneering energy centre gets worldwide recognition

The family-run Glen Mhor Hotel developed Scotland’s first ever Water Source Energy solution centre in 2021, saving 250 tonnes of carbon per year.
Ross Clark, director of operations at The Caledonian Edinburgh

Clark to lead The Caledonian Edinburgh through multi-million investment

The city centre hotel is entering a new phase of its 120-year history, having just become part of the Curio Collection by Hilton.

Simeone brings ‘Somewhere by Nico’ cocktail concept to Edinburgh

The cocktail operation opening comes just ahead of a new flagship Edinburgh West location for the Six by Nico restaurant brand.
a man in a suit stands in front of a loch where a sea-plane is moored

Gary Rice joins Cameron House on Loch Lomond as its new director of operations

Glaswegian Gary has honed his expertise across a range of UK hotels, rising through the ranks within national hospitality brands including Hilton, Jurys and Thistle.

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