On-premise licences up
Number of on-trade venues increases for second year
THE total number of on-trade premises in Scotland has grown over the past two years, according to...
Paddy McGuinness to host SLTN Awards
Stars ready to shine at trade night of the year
TOP presenter and comedian Paddy McGuinness will take to the stage in Glasgow next week...
Rates is a serious issue, says Hyslop
Fiona Hyslop, tourism secretary at the Scottish Government, recently sat down with SLTN’s Dave Hunter to discuss the licensed trade and wider hospitality industry...
Tourism industry slams EU plans
Immigration agenda “out of touch” with Scottish hospitality
The Scottish tourism and hospitality industries and the Scottish Government have slammed Westminster proposals to crack down...
Megabrew merger complete
AB InBev purchase of SABMiller crosses the finishing line
THE biggest brewery merger of all time was completed this week as the purchase of SABMiller by...
Campaign offers support for staff
Benevolent society offering financial aid to trade workers
Licensed trade charity The Ben launches a new campaign today (September 29) encouraging current and former industry...
Trade slams Hogmanay Old Firm clash
OPERATORS and trade groups have criticised the decision to schedule an Old Firm match for Hogmanay, branding the timing of the fixture “senseless”.
The Scottish...
SLTA launches online training initiative
THE Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has launched a new online training initiative it says is designed to make training and qualifications “more accessible”...
Former Tennent’s boss joins Inverarity Morton board
Former Tennent Caledonian Breweries (TCB) chief executive Brian Calder has joined wholesaler Inverarity Morton as a non-executive director.
Calder – the former boss of...
Trade divided on EU impact
By Dave Hunter
UNCERTAINTY over the economy following the Brexit vote could have a pronounced, short-term impact on the licensed trade, businesses have warned.
But operators,...
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