Tamdhu: a hidden gem in Speyside
SANDY McIntyre, distillery manager at Tamdhu, is determined to raise the profile of the Speyside single malt in Scotland’s prestige outlets.Â
Vegan protestors target Glasgow Michelin-starred restaurant Cail Bruich
On Saturday 20 May, seven well-dressed people walked in off Gt Western Rd and occupied tables that were reserved for customers – and then complained about the restaurant's 'meat-heavy' menu.
Soft drinks present a significant opportunity for licensees this summer
Soft drinks sales surged by 60.3% year-on-year across licensed venues to just shy of £4.6 billon in 2022. And Britvic suspect this is set to continue growing.
Harviestoun Brewery takes a gold in the World Beer Awards
Harviestoun Brewery’s Schiehallion lager has taken Gold in the Classic Pilsner category at the World Beer Awards – the only Scottish winner in that class.
Organisers promise that In Drinks 2024 in Glasgow will be ‘even bigger’
Over 120 drinks brands are expected to showcase their products at the second event, which is scheduled for 6 & 7th March at Glasgow's SEC.
Caribbean-style bar and restaurant Turtle Bay opens first Scottish venue
Located at 130 St Vincent Street, the venue held a series of soft launch nights at the start of December, and joins a roster of over 50 Turtle Bay venues operating south of the border.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club opens the UK’s first in-stadium hotel
The Edinburgh-based Scottish Premiership football club now boasts 25 brand new bedrooms and extra events space within the main stand of its Tynecastle Park stadium in the west of the city.Â
Edrington and Beam Suntory bring an end to their UK market alliance
With effect from 31st January, 2025, Edrington UK will focus exclusively on its own portfolio of spirits, while Beam Suntory will establish its own commercial business for the UK.
The Awards belong to Glasgow
TV star Kate Thornton was in Glasgow last night to hand out the gongs at the 17th SLTN Awards, the recognition scheme hosted and organised by Scottish Licensed Trade News (SLTN).
The celebrity presented awards to 23 of Scotland’s best pubs, clubs, restaurants, staff and operators before an audience of 700 at the five-star Hilton hotel.
And Glasgow’s Stravaigin, the bar and restaurant on Gibson Street, was the star of the show, lifting no fewer than three of the prestigious prizes.
Trade split on Glasgow hours
Licensing board ditches plans to let pubs open until 1am
By Gillian McKenzie
GLASGOW licensing board’s decision to retain a terminal hour of midnight for the...
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Luke Richardson
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