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Top Sommelier qualifications for Highlands hospitality youngster

At just 21 years old, Caitlin Evans, has earned the Introductory Master Sommelier qualification and WSET Level 2 - Distinction, with a whopping 100% pass.

Veterans’ charity gets furniture donation from Marriott Hotel Holyrood

From armchairs and artwork to televisions and desks, the furniture has gone to a charity providing supported housing for ex-members of the UK Armed Forces.

Spirit of the Sixties – a cocktail contest for crazy cats and cool chicks

SLTN, in partnership with Inverarity Morton, is inviting bartenders and mixologists to create a delicious drink that channels the Sixties vibe of fun, optimism and freedom.

Skye icons unite for ‘Three Chimneys at Talisker’ pop-up

Head Chef Scott Davies has crafted a bespoke tasting menu to highlight the maritime character of Talisker while harmonising it with seasonal local fare.

Scotland’s ‘Restaurant of the Year’ The Pierhouse reopens at Port Appin

Following a two-month winter makeover including an expansion of its kitchen facilities, The Pierhouse has reopened its doors to guests and is gearing up for spring and summer.

Fallachan Kitchen opens in Glasgow’s up-and-coming Eastvale Place

Chef Craig Grozier, from the Highlands, is celebrated for his wild Scottish cooking. Fallachan Kitchen will be his first permanent restaurant site, running alongside his private dining business.

Dean Banks bans Sunak and Hunt – and offers diners ‘VAT-free Fridays’

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt had best avoid The Pompadour, Dulse Edinburgh, Haar St Andrews and Dune St Andrews – because Dean Banks has banned them.

Crieff Hydro’s Stephen Leckie appointed as new Chair of VisitScotland

A long-time advocate for Scotland’s tourism industry, Stephen is currently Chair of the Scottish Tourism Alliance, a committee member for UK Hospitality and Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross.

Celebrating the incredible and influential women of the drinks industry

For International Women’s Day, SLTN spoke to leading drinks industry women to hear their experiences of the past, present and future of the sector’s journey towards equality.

International Women’s Day 2024 – Cara Laing of Douglas Laing & Co

"Over my 18 years in the Whisky industry, I’ve had the opportunity to work with some incredible women who I have learned so much from… I still lean on much of what they taught me."

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