Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme hanging by a thread
ScotGov Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, who is reportedly the SNP membership’s favourite to fill Nicola Sturgeon’s First Ministerial shoes, today declared that the recycling initiative was not ready to be implemented as planned in August and should be halted.
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"
Mixed reaction to landmark law
Trade and producers split on Holyrood’s flagship policy
SimpsInns to unveil revamped Si! restaurant at Irvine
SimpsInns, the SLTN Award-winning Ayrshire hospitality group, is preparing to reopen Irvine restaurant Si! After a £250,000 revamp.
COVID closure powers for councils
Local authorities across Scotland are to be given new powers to close or impose additional conditions on venues deemed to be breaching COVID guidelines
Trade celebrates in style at SLTN Awards
The top talents of the Scottish trade enjoyed a well-earned moment in the spotlight at the SLTN Awards on November 2
No need for all-night licensing
Operators dismiss claim Glasgow should consider 24-hour model
By Dave Hunter
Glasgow bar and club operators have dismissed a suggestion that the city should consider moving...
Williams Bros – the godfathers of Scottish craft beer
There's a good argument that Williams Bros, the Alloa crafter brewer behind Fraoch, Joker IPA and Caesar Augustus among others, has been ahead of the curve since day one.
Revamped trade group launched
Incorporation of Bartenders Network into SLTA is ‘mutually beneficial’
A broader, stronger Scottish Licensed Trade Association which is “truly representative” of the on-trade was launched...
New city bins plan under fire
Operators say changes will cost businesses time and money
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