Scottish liqueur market outperforms the UK with a sales resurgence

While cream liqueurs are the fastest growing segment in the Scottish on-trade, with +40% volume growth, fruit liqueurs are an important part of the Scottish consumer’s taste profile.

Edinburgh crowns Britain’s World Class bartender champ

SLTN was in the thick of it last month when Diageo held the GB final of its World Class bartending competition in Edinburgh. 

Teuchters in Leith opens the country’s first licensed bridge

Renovation of the derelict crossing had been a long-cherished dream of Teuchters director/owner John Tindal and his business partner Peter Knight – but it was a big job

Scottish no-show allows English pub teams a moment of glory

Very much out of step with the current run of form of the Scottish national side, the TNT Sports Pub Cup was won by a ladies’ team from the Moline Cross in Stockton-onTees, and a mens’ team from the Mauretania in Tyneside.

Brand new Nairn’s restaurant opens two years after blaze

There will be further developments to the Nairn’s business in September, when two new stores will open on Bridge of Allan’s high street – ‘Cook by Nick’ and ‘Home by Julia’.

Innis & Gunn headlines at the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

The Scottish brewer was the headline beer supplier to the three-day music event, which is held in Beauly, near Inverness, and attracts around 25,000 people each year.

Belhaven: the old giant of Scottish brewing enjoys a renaissance

Relaunching a legendary Scottish brand is never going to be easy, but that was exactly what Belhaven did earlier this year when it unveiled the new-look Belhaven Best. 

John O’Groats’ 8 Doors Distillery officially opened by The King

In the distillery’s warehouse, His Majesty was invited to fill an American Oak Pedro Ximinez Hogshead cask, before sampling the new make spirit being laid down to produce single malt.

Superstar DJs unite for The Ben fundraiser party at Radisson RED Sky Bar

The REDfest party on Sunday, September 17, will feature a DJ from each of the venue's club nights :  Generation GBX, Skyline, Hedkandi, Guilty Pleasures, Missberavin’, Electric Dreams and Boogie Brunch.

Young Chef Young Waiter competition comes to Scotland for the first time

The inaugural YCYW Scotland, sponsored by Champagne PIAFF and Compass Scotland, will take place at Gleneagles in Perthshire on Thursday, 12 October 2023.

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