Family behind The Malletsheugh acquires EK site for expansion
The family – mum Tina Kaur Birk and sons Pav, Aman, Bobby and Rohan – have a three generation heritage in Indian food in Glasgow.
Global breweries pour into Edinburgh for this month’s Big Swally
The event, at the Corn Exchange on Saturday 25 October, is organised by Caledonian Craft Beer Merchant and Vault City Brewing.
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.
Café Calton pivots to autumn with a new seasonal evening menu
Head chef Iain Thomson promises a menu of 'comfort, creativity, and culinary flair' perfect for the colder nights.
Kingfisher publishes annual report on the ‘most boring’ beers
"Some drinkers would like the choice of some more interesting brands – having only beers in the top ten is not a good idea.”
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!
Five Scottish councils have paused their visitor levy plans
Hospitality industry groups call on other local authorities to follow their lead and 'take stock of the economic realities' of a tourist tax
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.
Café Fish and Matthew Clark offer stylish seafood and fine wine
“It’s predominantly white we sell. Our Albarino is really popular. The Muscadet is really popular. But the Picpoul is the most popular.”
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