Famous Glasgow venue comes of age
2012 has been a landmark year for The Arches, the combined arts, events, club and live music space in Glasgow city centre.
It marks the...
Comedy duo’s dram en route to the trade
Still Game creators and stars, Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill, sat down with SLTN ahead of the on-trade launch of their Jack and Victor blended Scotch whisky.
Chef’s special: James Davie
James Davie, Head chef, The Elphinstone Hotel, Biggar
Situated in the centre of Biggar, 30 miles from Edinburgh, The Elphinstone Hotel has been owned by...
Scots hotels group ‘turning up the dial’
Just as Chris Wayne-Wills was poised to take the reins at Crerar Hotels as its newly-appointed chief executive he had to close down the group’s seven hotels, which span the north east, Highlands and west coast, as the UK went into lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic
Litherland looks to a bright drinks future
The Budget handed the drinks industry another problem, but Diageo GB boss Simon Litherland tells Scott Wright there are still reasons to be positive
THE...
Licensee’s run for Borders pays off
First-time operator is making an instant impact at Kelso bar
Behind bars: Summer serves
Two bartenders mix up their favourite cocktail for the summer ahead
Blackbird takes flight in Edinburgh
Operators bring flavour of east London to Scottish capital with latest bar.
VICTORIANA meets urban east London in new Edinburgh bar The Blackbird.
From the original...
Taking up the baton
Leon Thompson, the new executive director of UK Hospitality Scotland, is committed to continuing the fight for the industry.
The Raven lands in city
Maclay Inns refurbs outlet to create a family-friendly local in Glasgow
WHEN Maclay Inns bought the former Bay Horse pub in Glasgow, the company’s intention...





















