Charlie Brown’s bring the patter, Franklin & Sons bring the fizz
In the first of a new series, SLTN pops into Charlie Brown’s in Glasgow to chat to Elyse Vonn Ruinn about the bar's use of quality craft sodas in its cocktails.
Is it time your hospitality business joined the Scotch Beef Club?
A new campaign to promote Scotch Beef to the hospitality industry has been launched by Quality Meat Scotland, which is offering ‘marketing collateral and support’.
Edinburgh bartender McPherson pushes the boundaries of mixology
Over the past decade Iain has ascended to become an ambassador for the cocktail scene in Edinburgh and Scotland.
Return of the King as long dormant Rosebank Distillery reopens
Formerly known as the ‘King of the Lowlands’, the distillery was closed more than 30 years ago, and many regarded it as lost forever.
Diageo archive in Menstrie is a drinks geek’s dreamland
The facility houses documents, bottlings and other historic artefacts from each of the company’s brands, from century-old ads to recent special-editions.
A tribute to Glasgow’s departed ‘king of clubs’ Eddie Tobin
"Legend is a word that’s used about a lot of people, but within our trade, Eddie Tobin genuinely deserved that accolade": Paul Waterson's tribute.
Platform makes a play for family-friendly summer football trade
In the railway arches under Central Station, Platform's fan zone aims to host football action with a family and dog-friendly atmosphere.
No visitor levy in place in Scotland until 2026 – at the earliest
“The Visitor Levy must be viewed as a force for good, rather than being labelled as a ‘tourism tax’, which is damaging for Scotland’s reputation"
Scotland’s Signature Group is one of the UK’s ‘best places to work’
Signature's restaurants, pubs, bars, hotels – and brewery – employ 650 people across 20 venues in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, St Andrews and Stirling.
Ferry problems prompt Arran’s Auchrannie Resort to offer free rooms
Arran businesses are facing ‘significant and urgent financial challenges’ due to a lack of visitor confidence in the island's ferry service.
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