BT takes Champions League

BT Sport has secured the exclusive broadcast rights to live Champions League and Europa League football in a £900 million deal. The broadcaster, which launched...
• Till Britze of The Last Word.

Edinburgh bartender is the malt mastermind

AN Edinburgh bartender has beaten competition from Scotland and England to take the title of Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind 2013. Till Britze of Edinburgh bar...
• Stephen Crawley.

Crawley to leave Caley after 20 years

CALEDONIAN Brewing Company boss Stephen Crawley is to leave the Edinburgh firm after 20 years. Crawley joined Caledonian, whose beers include Deuchars IPA, Caledonian 80/-...
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Two-tier fears after ruling

A recent Sheriff Court ruling in favour of a Paisley publican has done little to allay fears of a two-tier licensing system.
• Casks aplenty: Glengoyne distillery manager Robbie Hughes

Whisky firm eyes on-trade expansion

Family-owned Ian Macleod Distillers focused on growing portfolio in pubs and bars By Dave Hunter THE on-trade will be a key focus for independent whisky firm...
• Stuart Clarkson (above second from left) picks up the SLTN Award for Industry Achievement, in association with Maxxium UK, from Maxxium’s Huw Pennell, Kevin Bridges and SLTN editor Gillian McKenzie before the party gets underway.

Trade heroes have night to remember

The brightest stars in Scotland’s licensed trade were honoured at the 18th SLTN Awards.
• The Scran & Scallie in Edinburgh is one of four new entries this year.

Michelin nod for Scottish pub grub

Renowned culinary guide Michelin has endorsed the high quality of food available in Scottish pubs with the launch of its latest Pub Guide.
• Dunnottar Castle placed 7th in global poll to name wonder of the world.

Travel guide backs Scotland

SCOTLAND has been declared the third best country in the world to visit in 2014 by travel guide publisher Lonely Planet. A “jam-packed schedule...
• Crieff Hydro won both the People Innovation and Best Management Strategy awards.

Hotel springboards to double victory

PERTHSHIRE hotel and resort Crieff Hydro has won national recognition after scooping two top business awards. The company won the trophy for People Innovation and...
• Scots comic Kevin Bridges handed out the gongs at the SLTN Awards.

Trade stars shine at SLTN Awards

SCOTLAND’S top venues and operators got their moment in the spotlight as comedian Kevin Bridges presented the 18th SLTN Awards last week. The Glasgow comic...

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