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

Glasgow gathering tackles issues around inclusivity in whisky

Making whisky more welcoming to a broader range of people was top of the agenda when SLTN held its first In Conversation With SLTN event last month. 

Sturgeon: further easing of restrictions this month ‘unlikely’

The planned easing of coronavirus restrictions from 28th June is “unlikely” to go ahead, the first minister has said.
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Scottish Government updates hospitality guidance

The Scottish Government has updated its guidance for the tourism and hospitality sector ahead of the relaxation of restrictions on Monday (9th August).

Drinks firms line up to back SLTA

By Dave Hunter Several of the country’s biggest drinks firms have signed on as corporate members of the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA). Diageo, Tennent Caledonian Breweries,...

SLTN Awards 2012 finalists revealed

THE runners and riders in this year’s SLTN Awards have been revealed. With the SLTN Awards 2012 just two weeks away, a special preview brochure, included with this issue of SLTN, lists the finalists in each of the 20 contested categories. The winners, along with the recipients of the SLTN Entrepreneur of the Year and Industry Achievement awards, will be revealed at the SLTN Awards, which takes place at Glasgow’s Hilton hotel on William Street on Thursday November 1.

Sales return but staff and cost struggles continue

Hospitality industry sales have returned to pre-pandemic levels, but the industry continues to struggle with staff shortages and soaring costs.

Sturgeon’s exit is an opportunity to rethink the Deposit Return Scheme

"It is vital that the next First Minister, whoever they may be, takes this opportunity to reset the relationship with business and work together to grow the Scottish economy into the success story that our people and nation deserve"

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
• Tennent’s boss John Gilligan.

Price rise for Tennent’s Lager

Tennent Caledonian is to raise the wholesale prices of its draught beers by 2.2% from the beginning of next month.

Hammond praised for duty freeze

BREWERS and trade groups have welcomed chancellor Philip Hammond’s announcement

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LEGAL by Jack Cummins
FINANCIAL Wylie & Bisset
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ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson
MEET THE MAKER
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