Remembering Ken McCulloch – one of Scotland’s most successful and innovative hoteliers
Industry mourns the ground-breaking creator of La Bonne Auberge, One Devonshire Gardens, Malmaison Hotel Group and Dakota Hotels.
Attract high-spending guests with ‘a sense of place, adventure and mystique’
Luxury tourism in Scotland is expected to break all records in 2025 – and hospitality businesses should prepare to make the most of the trend.
AC by Marriott Glasgow chief hails ‘phenomenal’ first year in city centre
“Glasgow punches well above its weight internationally, with first class events and conferencing facilities, major sporting events, and a tourism proposition that attracts people from all over the world."
Banks opens his second Dulse seafood restaurant down by the shore at Leith
The new venue's launch closely followed the chef’s double at the SLTN Awards, where he was named Entrepreneur of the year in addition to a win for his St Andrews restaurant Dune for best newcomer.
Multi-use events space could breathe new life into Dundee city centre Â
Arising from the refurbishment of a Mecca bingo hall, LiveHouse is being touted as a revitalisation of the area by owner, Michael Carolan, who led the development of the nearby Malmaison Hotel.
Veteran bar owners Aikman and Scott take top trophy at 2024 SLTN Awards
The pair founded Bramble in Edinburgh in 2006, as one of the first in a new wave of Scottish cocktail bars, which went on to set the standard in Scottish cocktails, popular with trade and public alike.
Innis & Gunn becomes headline partner of Celtic Connections folk music festival
Now in its 32nd year, Celtic Connections will fill around 25 venues with 300 events across 18 days, anticipating around 110,000 visitors and an estimated 1200 musicians and artists.
Mixologist finalists pick their favourites for Christmas and New Year
With the festive season just around the corner, SLTN asked our Mixologist of the Year finalists – Kim Toft, Ari Smith and Mari Chierchia – for their favourite festive tipples. Here’s how they replied...
Glasgow operators enjoy best year yet as venue marks tenth anniversary
Opened in 2014 by Scott and Evelyn McMillan, The McMillan is now owned and operated by the couple’s son and daughter, Miles and Mia, who bought the business from their parents three years ago.Â
British drinkers’ bias against homegrown beer is fed by ‘misleading’ marketing
Not for the first time, Innis & Gunn founder Dougal Sharp has warned that Mediterranean marketing is reinforcing a consumer perception that Britain can't make good beer.
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