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Glasgow’s historic North Rotunda turns Radisson RED

The familiar domed structure on the Clydeside, which was originally built to house the lifting gear of an elevator serving a tunnel under the river, sits directly facing the award-winning Radisson RED Hotel

Heineken creates £3 million green fund for its customers

Britain's beer and cider market is resilient – as Heineken UK’s Interim on-trade director Will Rice notes: “It has been here for hundreds of years, and it will be here for hundreds more.”

Hospitality could deliver a £29 billion economic boost – if the government would let...

In 2022 alone – and in spite of the post-pandemic challenges still suppressing growth – hospitality contributed £54 billion in tax receipts to the Treasury

Harviestoun brewery marks ‘National Beer Day’ with 40th anniversary campaign launch

Harviestoun has been brewing at Alva, in the shadow of the Ochil Hills, since 1983, making craft beer in Scotland long before it became as popular as it is today

Customers want to hear more about inclusivity in hospitality

Three in 10 people said that they would be more likely to visit a venue if it promoted its equity, diversity and inclusion policies.

Hard work is paying off for Moffat licensee

Sasha Carlyle, the daughter of veteran operators Jim and Karen Hughes, spent much of her childhood in her parents’ hotel, The Black Bull, as they worked flat out to make the venture a success. 

Overseas chefs should be given immigration fast-track into the UK

Trade body UKHospitality has urged the Migration Advisory Committee to amend the Shortage Occupation List in recognition of the sector's pressing need for trained staff.

Darker drinks can still bring the heat

THERE’S a stereotype that warmer weather steers people towards lighter spirits while cooler, shorter days increase demand for darker drinks – but there are plenty of summer serves that suit dark spirits just fine. 

High spirits as Tomintoul Distillery sponsors mountain rescue heroes

The Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team is made up of around 40 highly trained volunteers who provide assistance to injured or lost persons in and around the Cairngorm Mountains.

Glenmorangie: Talking elevated cocktails at the Commons Club

In the second of our series of columns with Glenmorangie, SLTN checks into the Commons Club at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh to talk elevated cocktails with head of mixology Leon Wilkes Back.

Columns

Jack Cummins
LEGAL by Jack Cummins
FINANCIAL Wylie & Bisset
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson
MEET THE MAKER
William Woodburn
MIXED UP WORLD Ewan Angus