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TV star Kate Thornton was in Glasgow last night to hand out the gongs at the 17th SLTN Awards, the recognition scheme hosted and organised by Scottish Licensed Trade News (SLTN). The celebrity presented awards to 23 of Scotland’s best pubs, clubs, restaurants, staff and operators before an audience of 700 at the five-star Hilton hotel. And Glasgow’s Stravaigin, the bar and restaurant on Gibson Street, was the star of the show, lifting no fewer than three of the prestigious prizes.

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The 2012 SLTN Awards take place tonight at the Hilton hotel in Glasgow, where the winners of no fewer than 23 awards will be announced. TV star Kate Thornton will present the results of the 17th SLTN Awards before 700 finalists, guests and sponsors. “We’re hugely excited about tonight’s finalists,” said SLTN editor Scott Wright. “Our judges were greatly impressed by the quality they displayed during our visits.”

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