More licensing legislation on horizon
THE Scottish Government has announced plans to introduce more licensing legislation.
Outlining its political agenda for the next year following the summer recess, the SNP-led...
Glasgow pubs to open until 1am?
PUBS in Glasgow city centre could be allowed to open until 1am seven days a week under new proposals outlined by the licensing board.
In...
Bon Vivant bartender is master of the barrel
AN Edinburgh bartender has been named ‘Scotland’s Barrel-Ageing Master’ after winning a cocktail competition for bourbon brand Buffalo Trace.
Kyle Jamieson of the Bon...
Homecoming food and drink fund assigned
FUNDING of £250,000 has been awarded to a number of events promoting Scottish food and drink throughout 2014.
The Homecoming Scotland 2014 Food and...
Old Pulteney malt sets sail
A BOAT named after Wick single malt Old Pulteney was due to embark on a round the world sailing race, as SLTN went to...
Scottish medal haul at beer challenge
SCOTTISH brewers punched above their weight at the recent International Beer Challenge in London.
A total of 18 medals were awarded to Scottish beers from...
Strike call awaited from delivery drivers
A DECISION on industrial action was expected at a firm responsible for drinks deliveries across Scotland as SLTN went to press.
Unite the Union...
Alcohol sold for less than 50p per unit
MORE than half of the alcohol sold in the Scottish off-trade costs less than the Scottish Government’s proposed minimum unit price, according to a...
Diageo toasts Fleetwood golf win
GOLF’S Johnnie Walker Championship trophy was held aloft by Tommy Fleetwood after a dramatic three-way showdown at Gleneagles.
Englishman Fleetwood, pictured above with his dog...
Rekorderlig draughts up new font
THE firm behind Swedish cider brand Rekorderlig has launched a new font and a draught version of its Wild Berries cider.
Gemma Copping, marketing director...
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