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

C&C Group upbeat as it expects festive trade to be ‘back with a bang’

Gillian Murray, the company's on-trade director for Scotland, is optimistic that the trade will see its first ‘real’ Christmas boom since 2019.

Muscle, meat and martinis in Glasgow’s Chop sports bar steakhouse

The new venue, on the ground floor of the soon-to-open Sandman Signature hotel, is in partnership with premium butcher Donald Russell

Veteran hotelier takes top trophy at 2023 SLTN Awards

Paddy Crerar CBE, founder of Crerar Hotels, has been presented with the SLTN Award for Industry Achievement for 2023, in association with Edrington UK.

Glasgow’s famed Gamba seafood restaurant is up for sale

Derek Marshall established the seafood-centric business in October 1998, after a stint as head chef at The Rogano

Billy’s big pursuit of perfectly peated Speyside spirit

Independent Scotch whisky distillery The GlenAllachie has launched a new peated single malt Scotch whisky – Meikle Tòir.

House of Gods hotel brings the gilded glam to Glasgow

The property on the corner of the city's Glassford and Wilson Streets has been completely transformed with the brand’s signature opulence.

Uile-bheist is an added attraction to rejuvenated Inverness

The city's hospitality businesses are looking forward to a brighter future, with increases in both visitor numbers, and the length of their stays.

Triple whammy of Brexit, Covid and costs accelerates venue closures

Britain’s total number of licensed premises has fallen by nearly a third over the last two decades, according to new figures from trade body UKHospitality.

Scottish hospitality and tourism deserves a better Brexit deal

Politicians must put aside ideology and agree practical steps to ease trading with the EU - and deliver a boost to Scotland’s hospitality economy.

Wholesale chief predicts big festive period for Scottish hospitality

Dunns Food and Drinks MD Jim Rowan said: "Everyone I speak to is really excited about the Christmas season, as the hangover of Covid appears to be over"

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