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SLTN is the leading publication for Scotland’s licensed trade and hospitality industry, with all the latest news, views, products and advice for the on-trade.

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🍹 #throwbackthursday to the @TheSLTN awards night‼️Glasgow bartender Morgan Pyle of Pania - joint winner of our IM X SLTN cocktail comp - is pictured with his own 'Sunny Afternoon', which was served as a welcome drink at the SLTN Awards, earlier this winter. #monkeyshoulder 🐒
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Mixologists! On your marks... get set... sltn.co.uk/2025/01/23/diageo…

Diageo wants to know – have you got what it takes to be World Class?

Diageo has announced the opening of submissions for the 2025 edition of its World Class mixology competition.

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Other attitudes to climate change are available, but not advisable #distillbabydistill sltn.co.uk/2025/01/22/raise-…

Raise a glass to the future of the planet with Isle of Arran Distillers

In a project to further the island's net-zero strategy, the whisky producer has partnered with Dougarie Estate to help restore 325 hectares of damaged peatland.

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Who is ready to take this opportunity in Bruntsfield Place? sltn.co.uk/2025/01/22/kitchi…

Kitchin calls time on KORA after 'incredible journey'

Kitchin expressed his ‘gratitude and pride’ in what KORA had achieved, and suggested that the sale would allow him and his team to focus on ‘other ventures'.

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This Friday sees a moment of 'peak Scottish' happening... just off Edinburgh's Royal Mile.... with bagpipers ... folk music ... whisky ... Burns poetry. sltn.co.uk/2025/01/22/old-to…

Old Town pub The Piper’s Rest prepares to celebrates its fifth birthday

Located just off the Royal Mile, the pub has built a devoted fan base by championing traditional Scottish produce and supporting local live music. 

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Scottish hospitality trainees staffing a Burns Night for the mandarins of Whitehall! That'll have been quite an experience... sltn.co.uk/2025/01/22/learni…

Learning for Life graduates put on a Burns' Night for The UK Government

The Burns Connections Reception in Whitehall’s Dover House welcomed 160 guests, including Secretary of State Ian Murray and Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill.

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New hope down on the Clydeside! sltn.co.uk/2025/01/21/glasgo…

Glasgow’s defunct Clydeside Virgin Hotel acquired by Martin Property Group

The luxury 17-storey hotel originally opened under the Virgin brand in August 2023, prior to its ‘unexpected and sudden’ closure the following December. 

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The Drake has a new owner on the nest! sltn.co.uk/2025/01/21/mercha…

Merchant Pubs & Bars acquires and refreshes The Drake on Woodlands Rd

The Glasgow-based independent hospitality group's portfolio already includes BAaD (Barras Art & Design) and Blackfriars.

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Good luck Paul! sltn.co.uk/2025/01/21/paul-g…

Paul Green returns to take charge at The Three Chimneys on the Isle of Skye

Most recently, Green was head chef at the Driftwood Hotel in Cornwall and before that he was head chef at the five red starred Torridon Hotel in the Scottish Highlands.

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See all that online blather about this particular January Monday being the grimmest day of the year? Between one thing and another, I fear that, on this occasion, the internet is right... sltn.co.uk/2025/01/20/cuttin…

Cutting back or cutting out alcohol is a consumer trend that can’t be ignored

Once only an issue for the hospitality trade for a single month, Dry January has extended its reach with many people now continuing alcohol moderation well into the year. 

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Carlsberg don't make corporate takeovers, but if they did... wait... actually, they DO, and it is a doozie. sltn.co.uk/2025/01/17/birth-…

Birth of a British beverage superpower as Carlsberg and Britvic become one

Following the legal completion of the deal for Carlsberg Group to acquire Britvic plc, the resultant business is now the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK.

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Crerar keeps notching up the wins... sltn.co.uk/2025/01/17/crerar…

Crerar Hotels reports on an exceptional year of profit and investment

Crerar reported a 9% increase in turnover in the year thanks to ‘a healthy and steady flow of guests’ across its portfolio of award-winning hotels and inns.

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Did your insurer wriggle out of your Covid business interruption claim? The Court of Appeal has ruled that they should pay up! sltn.co.uk/2025/01/17/scotti…

Scottish operators could be due Covid compensation after all – but time is short

Recent court ruling opens the door for hospitality business interruption insurance claims even if previous claims were denied, says broker

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It's Glasgow, it's Burns Night, it's a huge venue full of whisky sampling stands... #peakscottish sltn.co.uk/2025/01/17/burns-…

Burns Night brings ‘biggest ever’ Scottish National Whisky Festival to Glasgow

Ticketholders will have the chance to sample hundreds of whiskies from world-renowned distilleries and independent bottlers, while chatting to their staff.

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Is your favourite Glasgow venue on this list??? sltn.co.uk/2025/01/16/top-pu…

Top pubs and venues shortlisted ahead of the Glasgow Bar Awards 2025

Due to be presented at this year's Bartender’s Ball, being held on Monday 17th February at Saint Luke’s in the city’s east end, this year’s awards will cover 12 categories.

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Now this looks interesting! Quality martinis AND a big chicken tikka masala pie? Take my money. sltn.co.uk/2025/01/16/elevat…

‘Elevated yet unpretentious’ public house The Noble to open in Glasgow

This latest venture from the fast-expanding Superlative group joins Glasgow venues Glaschu, Maison by Glaschu, Gōst, The Duke’s Umbrella, The Clubhouse and Blue Dog.

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A multi-chef menu so tempting that this charity event is already sold out! sltn.co.uk/2025/01/15/scotti…

Scottish chefs collaborate on dining event in support of Drumchapel Food Bank

‘Mhor Food For Folk’ unites Michelin-starred chef Graeme Cheevers with Peter McKenna of The Gannet, Tom Lewis of Mhor, Jay Ward of Partick Duck Club, and David Scott of Crabshakk.

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If OVO don't watch out, Radisson will be taking over the Hydro next... sltn.co.uk/2025/01/15/radiss…

Radisson expands its Glasgow footprint with UK's first ‘Prize’ brand hotel

Prize by Radisson is already a successful brand in central Europe, with more than 20 ‘lifestyle hotel’ properties in operation or under development in locations including Vienna, Antwerp and Hamburg.

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A change of direction for a restaurant site that is right in the thick of it! sltn.co.uk/2025/01/14/new-pa…

New ‘pan-Asian powerhouse’ Extra–Ordinary to open in Glasgow's Finnieston

Australian chef Tobias Fiegel will blend Japanese, Korean and Chinese cuisines in the new venture at Nico Simeone’s former Sole Club site at 1132 Argyle St.

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High times on the Isle of Harris! sltn.co.uk/2025/01/13/from-t…

From the Isle of Harris to Hollywood, The Hearach hits the International stage

The distillery’s products were included in the exclusive $1 million gift bags presented to the 82nd Golden Globe awards' winners and presenters.

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