• 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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Scotland’s top trade businesses celebrated

Comedian Kevin Bridges raised the roof at Glasgow’s Hilton Hotel last night as he handed out the gongs at the 18th SLTN Awards. Aberdeen entrepreneur...
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SLTN Awards 2013 – Winners and highly commended finalists

Whisky Bar of the Year, sponsored by Glenfiddich Winner: Whiski Rooms, Edinburgh Highly Commended: Bon Accord, Glasgow Highly Commended: Albanach, Edinburgh Wine Award, sponsored by Inverarity Morton Winner: Boudoir...
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Sky in pubs crackdown

SKY has stepped up its campaign against publicans it accuses of infringing its copyright by showing Sky Sports without a valid subscription. The broadcaster...
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Call for action on members’ clubs

Demand for tougher regulation in licensing consultation responses TOUGHER regulation of private members’ clubs and the return of a ‘fit and proper’ test were two...
• The Potting Shed is designed to resemble a gardener’s allotment.

Green fingered pub takes root

The Potting Shed goes all the way with its allotment style By Matthew Lynas A MAN named Angus and the fruits of his labour were the...

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