Star Pubs campaign tempts new licensees from outwith the industry
The Heineken-owned pubco noted that, since 2022, 55% of applicants for a Star Pub have been people from outside the licensed trade.
Innis & Gunn beer gets a boost from pop superstar Justin Bieber
Dougal Sharp: “I can’t bloody Beliebe it! It’s safe to say I didn’t expect to wake up this morning to see those pictures."
Top Brands: Some names and categories fare better than others
Total Scottish on-trade drinks sales sat at £2.33 billion in the year to 14th June 2025 – but the devil, once again, is in the detail.Â
Festive season brings its own licensing challenges for operators
Plan now to maximise your trading times and to avoid enforcement issues – these festive tips will help ensure it is the season to be jolly!
Today is the day – the SLTN Awards 2025 finalists are revealed
In the latest print issue of SLTN, out today, and on this website, we detail the people and venues that have made this year's shortlist.
Tennent’s gears up for annual Scotland On Tap trade extravaganza
The 2025 show takes place at SWG3 on Wednesday 8th October, between 1pm and 6pm – featuring deals only available on the day.Â
MacGregor’s goes west with a new foothold in Oban tourist hotspot
The award-winning Inverness traditional music pub has purchased the trading business of the Whisky Vaults Hotel in Oban.Â
Capital fun at the Edinburgh Bartenders’ Ball and Bar Awards
The awards were voted on by the public and Edinburgh’s bar community to recognise the best of the city’s world-class drinks scene.
Mental health charity to benefit from grassroots music event
The night involves six independent Glasgow venues — Stereo, Mono, The Old Hairdresser’s, The Flying Duck, The Glad Café & The 78.
Kildrummy Inn secures the Thistle Best Hotel Experience double
Under husband-and-wife team David and Sophie Littlewood, the inn is said to blend ‘Aberdeenshire tradition with modern luxury’.
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