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

How can brands and bars ‘walk the walk’ on inclusivity?

That was one of the main themes that emerged from SLTN’s first In Conversation with SLTN event, titled Incluvisity in Whisky. 

The SLTN Awards is now open for entries – you have to be in...

The entry process is simple and completely free - visit the SLTN Awards website and select the category or categories you would like to enter.

Coronavirus: hospitality curfew to see venues shut at 10pm

Scotland's pubs, bars and restaurants will have to close at 10pm every night from this Friday (September 25) under new COVID-19 measures introduced by the Scottish Government

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. 

Non-alcoholic Scottish brewery sets sail for larger volumes

The business, owned by managing director Sonja Mitchell, currently produces a range of four beers – Yardarm Lager, Goosewing IPA, Flying Colours Pale Ale and Stoker’s Stout – as well as seasonal and limited-edition products.

New figures point to a staycation boom for the UK hotel trade

A large majority of UK consumers – 81% – are planning to stay in a UK hotel in 2023, raising the prospect of a boom year for domestic hospitality.
This year’s HIT Scotland scholars celebrate their success in Glasgow

Industry training proves a big HIT

Class of 2019 revealed as HIT Scotland launches Fairlie tribute

This Is The Way – a trip to the Cocktail Geeks’ Cantina

Imperial droids and imagery adorn the walls, a small stuffed Grogu surveys proceedings from atop the back-bar and customers venturing upstairs will walk past Han Solo encased in carbonite
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Tourism agencies unite for winter staycation campaign

A new tourism campaign promoting autumn and winter staycations across the UK launched today (September 16)
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Support Scheme isn’t enough, say trade groups

Hospitality trade groups have urged chancellor Rishi Sunak to provide greater, sector-specific support for the industry after warning that his most recent package of economic measures doesn’t go far enough

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