Aberdeen boys triumphant

Three Aberdeen bartenders have fought their way into the final of whisky brand Monkey Shoulder’s The Ultimate Bartender Championship in New Orleans. Jonathan Arthur (pictured)...

Property firm adds to team

Commercial property agency Ryden has expanded its licensed and leisure team with the appointment of Douglas Lambie. Lambie joins the firm with a 30-year property...

Pedal power to benefit The Ben

A team of cyclists from across the Scottish trade is on track to raise more than £3500 for licensed trade charity The Ben. Led by...

Liz is holding down the Fort

SLTN Award winner shares experience with future stars By Matthew Lynas AS an industry that’s not always known for its short, sociable hours, the licensed trade...

Welcome for free wi-fi in Edinburgh

Operators say new initiative is good news for tourism Operators and trade groups have welcomed a City of Edinburgh Council plan to bring free wi-fi...

Edinburgh site is for the chop

The Compass Group is set to open a second Chop House site in Edinburgh less than a year from launching the casual dining brand...

Wheely good effort

A group of bar and nightclub operators has raised more than £7000 for music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins Scotland after cycling more than 50...

Whisky veteran launches own distillery

Fife's newest distillery was officially launched last week, at an event attended by backers, media and local councillors. InchDairnie Distillery was founded by managing director...

Scots goal for clubs group

The UK’s largest nightclub group is aiming to grow its presence in Scotland after a strong year of trading. Deltic Group, which owns 58 venues...

Concern over chefs shortage

A Lack of chefs could be one of the biggest challenges facing the hospitality industry in Scotland, according to one of the country’s most...

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR
Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson