The broad range of spirits at Bond No.9 helped Chris and Kara clinch the SLTN Award

Leith bar in high spirits after award win

Diverse range of drinks and relaxed atmosphere at heart of Bond No. 9, as Dave Hunter reports BAR owners Chris Flint and Kara Anderson admit...
Soft drink sales in the on-trade were up 1.5% last year, according to a new report by Britvic.

Soft drinks sales ‘resilient’ in pubs

SALES of soft drinks in pubs and clubs returned to growth last year, according to a new report by Britvic. Against what the soft drinks...
Sam Torrance (second left) with the winning team of golf club stewards (from left) Hugh Park, Allan Saunders and John Cossar.

Stewards enjoy a round with Sam

TENNENT Caledonian treated golf club stewards to a round with Scots golf legend – and brand ambassador for its Caledonia Best ale – Sam...
The bar at the Oatridge Hotel in West Lothian.

Family celebrates forty years at hotel

MacGregors took over West Lothian business in 1973 A HANDS-on approach, ongoing investment and dedication to customer service are credited with helping a family-run hotel...
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Who has an eye for a bargain?

PUB supply firm Kelly’s Eye is offering SLTN readers an exclusive 20% discount as part of its new catalogue launch. Valid on first orders until...
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Premier Inn set for expansion

HOTEL chain Premier Inn is set to open a further four hotels in Scotland. Parent firm Whitbread confirmed it has secured four new sites –...
HEINEKEN has launched what it claims is its largest ever UK outdoor advertising campaign.

Heineken’s new ad campaign comes Alive

HEINEKEN has launched what it claims is its largest ever UK outdoor advertising campaign. The ‘Alive’ campaign will feature ads on road, rail and underground...
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Kopparberg puts on glass act

KOPPARBERG cider has launched new branded glassware for the on-trade. Claiming inspiration from Swedish design, the firm behind the cider described the new 500ml...
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Borders trade boost as Grand National jockey heads home

OPERATORS in Galashiels enjoyed a welcome boost to trade last week as Grand National winner Ryan Mania returned to his home town, writes Matthew...
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Machine prize increase good news for pubs

PLANS to raise stakes and prizes for gaming machines have been welcomed by trade group the BBPA. Responding to a UK government consultation, the BBPA...

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