Buzzworks lays foundations for Kilmarnock expansion

The siblings behind Ayrshire-based Buzzworks Holdings have purchased Kilmarnock bar Lucky 7 from operator Nick Livingstone as part of wider expansion plans in the town

Trade slams First Bus recruitment ad

Recruitment campaign labelled ‘distasteful’ by hospitality sector
The team at Ardnahoe Distillery

Ardnahoe is a rising star

ARDNAHOE Distillery has established itself as a major tourist destination with the award of a five-star rating from VisitScotland
SLTN Awards 2019

SLTN Awards finalists revealed!

The results are in, the wait is almost over, and we can now reveal the people and places in the running for a coveted SLTN Award!
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Check for extra festive hours

Extended hours policies vary from board to board
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Open goal for bars with festive football

Raft of live games on over Christmas and New Year period
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Douglas Laing & Co buys Strathearn

Independent whisky company Douglas Laing & Co has acquired the Strathearn Distillery in Perthshire
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New Ice age at Perth nightclub

Two veteran club operators are gunning to bring back the glory days to the Ice Factory in Perth
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Deposit return tour of the Scottish isles

Operaotrs on the islands will have the chance to find out more about the upcoming deposit return scheme through a series of events in the coming weeks
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Ship Inn’s new space sets sail

Fife restaurant The Ship Inn has opened what it hopes will be one of the most exclusive private dining spaces in the area

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