Anger in the air as the Scottish licensed trade confronts politicians
Operators vented their frustrations to politicians at a pre-election hustings organised by the Scottish Hospitality Group
Grassmarket’s Cold Town House rooftop bar gets a half-a-million makeover
“With our new retractable roof in place, we'll be able to guarantee a fabulous get together with friends and family whatever the weather"
C&C Group acquires brewer Innis & Gunn from administration
Founder, Dougal Gunn Sharp, said: “Today is a very difficult day for the brilliant people who have worked so hard to build Innis & Gunn"
Lost Shore founder Andy Hadden named Director of the YearÂ
After a 10-year-long effort by Hadden, Lost Shore opened in late 2024 and has since welcomed 200,000 visitors
SLTN’s cocktail competition for 2026 is now open for entries!
To focus on all that’s good about bar work, SLTN Serves asks entrants to capture a favourite hospitality memory in cocktail form
Encore Bars Group brings Boston to the heart of the Old Town
The Boston Bar Old Town has opened on Niddry Street, between The Royal Mile and the Cowgate, in the site that was formerly the Globe
SimpsInns says Si! to coastal spa success at The Waterside
With sea views over the Firth of Clyde, the Si! Spa at The Waterside represents a £3 million investment by the family-run business
Wholesale Achievers Awards celebrate good people and great ideas
Scotland’s ambitious, innovative, and resilient wholesalers and staff were recognised at the annual SWA awards
Edinburgh follows Glasgow’s lead on World Cup licensing hours
Reporting live from the Edinburgh Licensing Board, Stephen McGowan, partner at TLT LLP, broke the news on his social media
Global bar community looks forward to 2026 Edinburgh Bar Show
EBS 2026 will spotlight Edinburgh's venues and drinks producers, and welcome bars, brands and industry voices from around the world
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