Ross Barr appointed as new manager of SCOTCH at The Balmoral Hotel

The new appointment sees Barr returning to his roots, as he began his career as a Whisky Ambassador at the hotel at the age of 19.
Brugal’s UK brand ambassador, Georgia Balson

Brugal brand ambassador talks fine Dominican rum and fond memories

As the Scottish sun finally made an appearance, SLTN chatted to Georgia Balson about why Brugal is the ideal ingredient for sunny day cocktails.

Duck & Waffle Edinburgh offers post-9pm food-and-drink discount

The summer initiative, giving guests 25% off their total food and beverage bill from 9pm til close, will run from June to September 2025.

Graham Eunson retires leaving a ‘remarkable legacy’

Graham joined Tomatin as GM in 2011, and became its master distiller and distillery operations director in 2019.

A drag afternoon tea like no other at The Grahamston

To mark Pride Month, The Grahamston Bar within Radisson Blu Glasgow is staging a ‘flamboyant Drag Afternoon Tea’.

Carrigan’s family business is a Lanarkshire legend

Close-knit family earned its SLTN IMO Award by running its business with passion and professionalism
David Morgan, assistant conference and events manager at Glasgow's Voco Grand Centra

Events talent earns Voco’s David Morgan an Acorn Award

The awards annually celebrate 30 of the UK hospitality industry's brightest talents under the age of 30.

It’s all about versatility for The Scotsman’s Duncan Robertson

"Disaronno is versatile. It works well with whiskies, bourbons, but stands out by itself. It even works with Champagne.”

Coghills cross the Forth to open a new family fish restaurant

South Queensferry's Crab & Lobster Fish Shack sees Jack'O'Bryan's team betting on Three Bridges community growth
Anna Lagerqvist Christopherson on top of Port of Leith Distillery

Anna hits new heights of fundraising at Port of Leith

Lagerqvist Christopherson, of Boda Business Venture, has raised thousands of pounds for cancer charity Maggie’s.

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