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• Owners Jim and Suzanne McLaughlin unveiling the Yes Bar branding.

Customers say yes to bar rollout plan

December 11, 2014

Former Vespbar’s rebrand pays dividends for Glasgow operator THE owners of a pub which was rebranded as Yes Bar ahead of the Scottish independence referendum...

• Steve Cassidy said Hilton is committed to growing its Scottish estate.• Steve Cassidy said Hilton is committed to growing its Scottish estate.

Hilton continues Scots expansion

December 11, 2014

by Dave Hunter Hotel giant has plans for more hotels in the coming years HOTEL giant Hilton Worldwide is to continue to expand its presence in...

• BII Scotland chairman Stephen McGowan.

Trade enjoys an ‘amazing year’

November 27, 2014

By Graeme Murray BII Scotland panel celebrates success and looks to the future FOUR leading trade figures said they are optimistic about the future of Scotland’s...

• The Commonwealth Games resulted in a rise in hotel room occupancy rates.

Hospitality is the winner of Games

November 27, 2014

Hotel and B&B occupancy rates rise during events ROOM occupancy rates in Glasgow hotels and B&Bs enjoyed a major boost during the Commonwealth Games,...

• Single malt whisky has not been distilled and casked at the Eden Mill site since the 19th century.

Historic whisky for St Andrews site

November 27, 2014

Single malt production resumes after century-and-a-half hiatus STAFF at Eden Mill Distillery near St Andrews made history this month when, for the first time in...

• Aldo and Anthony Cecchini toast the launch of their latest Ayrshire venue in Prestwick.

Cecchinis add to Ayrshire estate

November 27, 2014

Father and son open new venue and announce plans for five more FATHER and son restaurateurs Aldo and Anthony Cecchini have added another venue to...

• Iain, John and David Stirling of Arbikie Distillery in Angus have created Arbikie Vodka.

Scots vodka from estate’s tattie fields

November 27, 2014

THE three brothers behind one of Scotland’s newest ‘farm-to-bottle’ distilleries have launched a ‘super-premium’ vodka made using potatoes grown on the family’s Highland estate. Arbikie...

Greene King to snap up Spirit

November 13, 2014

Belhaven owner Greene King is set to acquire Spirit Pub Company for £774 million. The deal will see Spirit’s estate of 1227 UK pubs...

Lederer set to retire

November 13, 2014

PETER Lederer, director of Diageo in Scotland and chairman of Gleneagles, will retire at the end of this year. Lederer has worked in the...

Wishart to open first Glasgow eatery

November 13, 2014

MICHELIN-starred chef Martin Wishart is to open his first restaurant in Glasgow. Wishart will open The Honours Glasgow at the city’s Malmaison on November...

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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.