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.”
Remembering the man behind The Arlington and The Pot Still
BRIAN MURPHY, Scottish pub trade legend for over forty years, has sadly passed away. SLTN offers its condolences to the Murphy family.
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.
Tomintoul is a distillery built on its people, place and passion
The Speyside operation is celebrating two milestones – 60 years in production, and 25 years owned by Angus Dundee Distillers.
Glenapp Castle hosts The Real Housewives of London reality show
The series, from the makers of Made In Chelsea, features Juliet Mayhew, shareholder of the Castle with her husband, Antony Mayhew.
JP McKeown joins Buzzworks as group prepares for expansion
McKeown joins from the Stonegate Group, where he was responsible for a £160 million portfolio of 150 pubs.
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Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
