Music fees hike a ‘nail in the coffin’

New tariff slammed by operators and trade groups .

Campaign for rates overhaul continues

Publication of Non-Domestic Rates Bill welcomed by groups .

Trade groups to consult on DRS

Trade groups have been appointed to a Scottish Government advisory group on the implementation of a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks packaging .

Action on bank closures needed

Operators and trade groups have called on the UK government to legislate in order to prevent banks from closing branches in rural areas .

Lodge renewal applications now

Thousands of licence holders “on course for disaster” .

Group to deliver food tourism boost

An ambitious plan to boost food tourism in Scotland by £1 billion has taken another step forward .

Get ready for SLTN Awards launch

Two weeks – that’s all that’s left to wait until we launch the 2019 SLTN Awards

Banking on Kilmarnock

Ayrshire operator is championing the town .

The Sun Inn shines spotlight on quality

Teamwork underpins SLTN Award-winning gastropub .

Number One move for Scots chef

The Balmoral in Edinburgh has appointed a new head chef for its Michelin star restaurant, Number One .

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