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

The spotlight is on careers at BII

Trade group’s new chair will look at changing perceptions PROMOTING the licensed trade as a rewarding, long-term career choice will be the top priority for...

Holyrood: Tied pubs are not disadvantaged

Study into Scottish pub market recommends more conversation before legislation LEASED pubs operating under the beer tie in Scotland are not unfairly disadvantaged when compared...

Kained set to top ten venues

SLTN Award-winning group continues ambitious expansion GLASGOW-based bar and restaurant group Kained Holdings is poised for further expansion with the launch of three outlets before...

Pub growth is in firm’s sights

New appointment signals next step in expansion plans GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill is aiming to grow its presence in the independent free-trade following the appointment...

National Living Wage to rise as alcohol duty stays the same

Chancellor uses Autumn statement to increase pay. The National Living Wage (NLW) will rise to £7.50 per hour, Chancellor Philip Hammond revealed today (November 23)...

SWA poised for one last round in MUP legal battle

Association opts to submit an appeal to the UK Supreme Court MINIMUM unit pricing (MUP) has been halted again as the Scotch Whisky Association has...

SPFL summit ‘amenable’

No match change, but progress was made A MEETING between representatives of the Bells Not Brawls campaign and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) has...

Stars of the on-trade celebrate success

Buzzworks Holdings founders presented with SLTN Industry Achievement Award Click here to view our gallery of the 2016 SLTN Awards Click here for the Photocube pictures Click...

Ayrshire siblings take top trade trophy

The three siblings behind one of Scotland’s most dynamic bar and restaurant groups were presented with the top trophy at this year’s SLTN Awards. Colin,...

SLTN Awards 2016 winners and highly commended finalists

Click here to view our gallery of the 2016 SLTN Awards Click here for the Photocube pictures Whisky Bar of the Year, sponsored by Glenfiddich Winner: Dornoch...

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Jack Cummins
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Andrew Dowson
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