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• Peter Taylor said the "deal was right".

Taylor sells Town House Collection

January 22, 2015

Blythswood Square and The Bonham acquired by US investment firm GLASGOW'S five-star Blythswood Square hotel and The Bonham in Edinburgh have been sold by Scottish...

Drink drive limit impacts on trade

January 22, 2015

By Gillian McKenzie Lower level could have bigger ramifications than smoking ban THE impact of the lower drink drive limit on the Scottish trade could be...

• Maximising the space was the overriding aim when it came to the design and fit-out of Porter & Rye. Graham Suttle (above) said the venue’s ‘farm to fork’ focus influenced the design.

Glasgow group steaks its claim in Finnieston

January 22, 2015

‘Farm to fork’ philosophy inspires design of Porter & Rye. Gillian McKenzie reports WITH two outlets already trading at the Finnieston end of Glasgow’s Argyle...

Chip opens new wine chapter

January 22, 2015

Cutting-edge technology introduced after SLTN Award win By Graeme Murray THE sommeliers at Glasgow bar and restaurant Ubiquitous Chip have added a new page to...

• Provenance and local origins are a major selling point for restaurateurs.

Origins of food and drink matter

January 22, 2015

Operators should promote provenance of produce, tourism body says SCOTTISH restaurateurs and bar operators should highlight the provenance of their produce to attract more custom,...

Brewer makes Connections

January 22, 2015

GLASGOW'S Drygate Brewing Co teamed up with Celtic Connections to create a limited edition beer for the music festival, which kicked off on January...

• A further freeze in beer duty could have a significant impact on the brewing and pub industries, say commentators.

Licensees thrown a ‘lifeline’

January 8, 2015

PERSONAL licence holders in some parts of Scotland who failed to notify their board of completed refresher training in time were thrown a “lifeline”...

• Wetherspoon plans to add to its Scottish estate, which numbers more than 70 pubs; it launched The Crossed Peels in Stirling last summer.

JD Wetherspoon eyes expansion

January 8, 2015

PUB giant JD Wetherspoon aims to open a further 20 outlets in Scotland over the next five years. The move is part of a wider...

Eatery in the spirit of giving

January 8, 2015

EDINBURGH restaurant Steak got into the festive spirit last month when it hosted its annual Christmas lunch for the city’s homeless. The eatery teamed...

• The Bellfield Brewery plans to brew gluten-free beers in a number of styles.

Brewery to banish gluten from beer

January 8, 2015

Edinburgh-based firm claims to be first gluten-free producer in the UK WHAT is claimed to be the UK’s first entirely gluten-free craft brewery is about...

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SLTN is the leading publication for Scotland’s licensed trade and hospitality industry. Established in 1964, SLTN remains the respected go-to source for the whole of the Scottish on-trade, with all the latest news, views, analysis, products and advice for everyone owning, running and working in pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels right across Scotland. SLTN also organises the annual SLTN Awards, recognising the best people and places in the Scottish trade. Published by Peebles Media Group.