Multi-use events space could breathe new life into Dundee city centre
Arising from the refurbishment of a Mecca bingo hall, LiveHouse is being touted as a revitalisation of the area by owner, Michael Carolan, who led the development of the nearby Malmaison Hotel.
Veteran bar owners Aikman and Scott take top trophy at 2024 SLTN Awards
The pair founded Bramble in Edinburgh in 2006, as one of the first in a new wave of Scottish cocktail bars, which went on to set the standard in Scottish cocktails, popular with trade and public alike.
Innis & Gunn becomes headline partner of Celtic Connections folk music festival
Now in its 32nd year, Celtic Connections will fill around 25 venues with 300 events across 18 days, anticipating around 110,000 visitors and an estimated 1200 musicians and artists.
Dale Dewsbury bows out after 23 years at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie
Well-known in the industry, Dale has been the restaurant’s General Manager since 2012, having been a core part of the team that launched the venue at Gleneagles in Perthshire, in 2001.
Customer service and staff training have evolved over the past six decades
Marking its 60th anniversary, SLTN looks back over what has changed in hospitality over the past six decades – and nowhere has there been more change than in customer service and staff training.
Scotland’s Buzzworks named as one of UK’s fastest growing businesses
Buzzworks' expansion has so far produced a portfolio of 21 ‘aspirational dining and entertainment’ venues across Scotland, under brands including Scotts and Lido.
Ingliston Country Club seals wine supply deal with Glasgow-based Tan&Ns
Tan&Ns Wine Importers is run by Glasgow-based producer and importer Luigi Tana, and his business partner Nico Simeone, of the Six by Nico restaurant chain.
Oban Bay Hotel makes a fresh push to increase tourism during the winter months
Winter is coming – but the Highlands and Islands remain a destination with much to offer those looking for an authentic Scottish getaway, including the weather.
NTIA warns there will be no UK nightclubs left by the last day of...
The NTIA has called on the UK Government to step in with ‘targeted financial support’, and create a Heritage Protection Scheme which would grant protected status to long-established nightclubs.
Mixologist finalists pick their favourites for Christmas and New Year
With the festive season just around the corner, SLTN asked our Mixologist of the Year finalists – Kim Toft, Ari Smith and Mari Chierchia – for their favourite festive tipples. Here’s how they replied...
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