AA names Leith’s floating Fingal as Scottish Hotel of the Year

First opened in 2019, the former Northern Lighthouse Board tender was developed – and is now managed – by the award-winning team in charge of the berthed-nearby Royal Yacht Britannia.

Buzzworks’ winning formula gives it confidence to expand

Independent bar and restaurant operators, Buzzworks Holdings, is ‘looking to explore new growth opportunities’ following strong trading results across its entire portfolio of 20 venues.

Johnnie Walker lights up Edinburgh to launch Blue Label ‘Elusive Umami’ 

Johnnie Walker has unveiled Blue Label Elusive Umami – a pioneering expression inspired by the enigmatic flavour also known as the fifth taste. The limited-edition...

Pitlochry’s McKays Hotel supports youth mental health charity

Shocked by the untimely loss of a rugby-mad teenager, Highland Perthshire bar and restaurant owner Richard Drummond resolved to raise money for youth mental health charity BraveMind for the duration of the Rugby World Cup.

Relocation relocation relocation – Glasgow businesses ponder post-LEZ viability

If Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone survives its imminent judicial review, many hospitality businesses may seriously consider relocating to more financially viable non-city centre sites.

Brands praise some of Scotland’s finest whisky pubs and bars

Brand spokespeople give SLTN their thoughts on some of the best whisky venues in the country – and advice on what other bars might do to up their game

Isle of Arran – from new kid on the block to industry veteran

When whisky industry veteran Harold Currie announced in the 1990s that he wanted to open a distillery on the Isle of Arran, people were sceptical, to say the least. 

Whisky is performing well in the on-trade, says Whyte & Mackay

One of Scotland’s most famous whisky businesses is upbeat about the on-trade whisky market as the company invests in its own brands.

Property report finds demand for quality venues outstripping supply

Christie & Co’s Mid-Year Review reported a strong first half of 2023 for the company as buyers perceived properties in Scotland as better value than in other parts of the UK. 

Rod Stewart raises a glass of Wolfie’s Scotch to his rascally past

Wolfie’s is a blended Scotch described as being a ‘unique blend of rock-n-roll roots, Americana and Scottish heritage’. 

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