Islay trade set for summer boost

Operators welcome Loganair decision to add extra flights to island By Gillian McKenzie Operators and distillers on Islay could benefit from an extra tourism boost this...

Brewer pipes up with anniversary beer

Stirling's Black Wolf Brewery has joined forces with Stockbridge Pipe Band to create a new cask beer to mark the group’s 20th anniversary. Stockbridge Pipe...

Beer knowledge is key for Scottish pubs

Molson Coors’ in-house specialist is preaching the word across Scotland’s on-trade Global brewer Molson Coors is putting training at the centre of its plans for growing...

Licensee strikes SLTN Awards Gold

Publican’s charity work leads to Unsung Hero title The east end of Glasgow has undergone massive change in recent years. From new housing and sports facilities for...

Brewdog: we’ll always be punks

The co-founder of craft brewer and bars group Brewdog has insisted the company will stay true to its roots as it continues to grow in...

Trade ladies back The Ben

MORE than 100 women from across the Scottish licensed trade attended The Ben’s Cupcakes and Cocktails event, raising £2600 for the charity. The third annual...

Bringing whisky to the next generation

New Diageo brand ambassador aims to make spirit more accessible to a wider audience If you are keen to work in the world of Scotch whisky,...

Cocktail queen in good spirits

It might be a surprise to readers that the reigning SLTN Mixologist of the Year had never mixed a cocktail until a few short years...

Operator unveils new Edinburgh outlet

BAR group Fuller Thomson has launched a new venue in the capital. The firm, whose outlets include Holyrood 9a and Red Squirrel in Edinburgh and...

Work underway on new hotel

New 30-bedroom extension is ‘final piece in jigsaw’, owner says WORK to build a new 30-bedroom hotel at a country club south of Glasgow got...

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