Dale Dewsbury bows out after 23 years at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie
Well-known in the industry, Dale has been the restaurant’s General Manager since 2012, having been a core part of the team that launched the venue at Gleneagles in Perthshire, in 2001.
Customer service and staff training have evolved over the past six decades
Marking its 60th anniversary, SLTN looks back over what has changed in hospitality over the past six decades – and nowhere has there been more change than in customer service and staff training.
Scotland’s Buzzworks named as one of UK’s fastest growing businesses
Buzzworks' expansion has so far produced a portfolio of 21 ‘aspirational dining and entertainment’ venues across Scotland, under brands including Scotts and Lido.
Ingliston Country Club seals wine supply deal with Glasgow-based Tan&Ns
Tan&Ns Wine Importers is run by Glasgow-based producer and importer Luigi Tana, and his business partner Nico Simeone, of the Six by Nico restaurant chain.
Oban Bay Hotel makes a fresh push to increase tourism during the winter months
Winter is coming – but the Highlands and Islands remain a destination with much to offer those looking for an authentic Scottish getaway, including the weather.
NTIA warns there will be no UK nightclubs left by the last day of...
The NTIA has called on the UK Government to step in with ‘targeted financial support’, and create a Heritage Protection Scheme which would grant protected status to long-established nightclubs.
Mixologist finalists pick their favourites for Christmas and New Year
With the festive season just around the corner, SLTN asked our Mixologist of the Year finalists – Kim Toft, Ari Smith and Mari Chierchia – for their favourite festive tipples. Here’s how they replied...
Social media can create a festive buzz to bring customers to your bar
Create a special festive menu, host a cocktail hour, offer batch-serve cocktails for groups .. and always make your drinks Instagram-worthy so guests post images on social media to promote your venue.
Berlin’s massive bar show announces plans for a London event next summer
For three days in October, Berlin was once again the place to be for the international bar community, as the Bar Convent Berlin trade show took over the city’s massive Messe exhibition space.
Scotland’s Best Croissant trophy goes to Glasgow’s Maple Leaf Bakery
The competition, organised by Edinburgh Butter Company, took place at The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh, with Bridge of Allan's HAVN bakery placed second, and Edinburgh's Patina in third.
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