Crolla family celebrates success of some smart moves in Edinburgh
Between Brunswick Book Club and Landy's, it is clear that Edinburgh’s appetite for Italian-inspired hospitality is as strong as ever.| sltn.co.uk
Between Brunswick Book Club and Landy's, it is clear that Edinburgh’s appetite for Italian-inspired hospitality is as strong as ever.| sltn.co.uk
McIntyre started his career in hotels before making the jump to further education, where he continued to support the industry by helping to train generations of hospitality professionals.| sltn.co.uk
Embracing Halloween – and the latest film in the ‘Wicked’ series – the Glasgow venue is transforming into The Ivy Emerald City| Scottish Licensed Trade News
If the undead walked the streets of UK towns and cities ravenous for brains, two out of five people would choose to hide out in a pub.| Scottish Licensed Trade News
The brand is well established in the US, gaining recognition through cocktail competitions and sponsorship of The World's 50 Best Bars| Scottish Licensed Trade News
The name ‘Turbo’ reflects the intense smoke character – 72 PPM compared to 35 PPM for Glenallachie's core range of Meikle Tòir| Scottish Licensed Trade News
Simon and Sarah’s love for all things remote and wild - and Nc’nean’s ethos of sustainable production – lead them to the Morvern peninsula| Scottish Licensed Trade News
Hotel group invites southern guests to ‘revive the romance of rail travel’ by taking the Caledonian Sleeper service to Scotland.| Scottish Licensed Trade News
The Turas Hotels Group restaurant was challenged to source its shellfish and meat from within an average of 130 miles distance| Scottish Licensed Trade News
Once run by Scottish football legend Drew Busby, The Waverley is now under the care of Carl Fenton and partner Margaret Donnelly| Scottish Licensed Trade News
Banks described Against The Grain Spirits' Hirundine Whisky as a ‘stunning product' showcasing the very best of Scotland| Scottish Licensed Trade News
Organised in partnership with the Clayton hotel, on Glasgow’s Clydeside, the charity run takes place on Saturday 22nd November from 9am.| sltn.co.uk
The annual SLTN Awards celebrate the very best in the Scottish hospitality industry. Discover the finalists for the 2025 awards!| sltn.co.uk
Monthly Archives: October 2025| sltn.co.uk
Brewing and distilling company Uile-bheist is joining only a handful of small-batch brewers in Scotland that are producing red lager.| sltn.co.uk
Three of the individuals honoured had reached the impressive milestone of having been part of the catering giant for half a century| sltn.co.uk
Crucially for Scotland, Edinburgh’s own Panda & Sons was once again included on the prestigious list, at a very respectable Number 34.| sltn.co.uk
Vittoria Hospitality began in 1970 with the opening of Vittoria on the Walk in Leith by ‘Nonno’ Alberto Crolla and his wife Dina.| sltn.co.uk
“With the Free Trade Agreement set to reduce tariffs over time, premium Scottish spirits like ours will reach millions more consumers.”| sltn.co.uk
“We're absolutely delighted – Silkie Stout has been one of our best beers for a long time but this year it has just really excelled.”| sltn.co.uk
Little Beauty's co-founder Fleur McCree will be travelling to Scotland to share her story and guide guests through the night's wines.| sltn.co.uk
As Scotland’s number one Cider brand, Strongbow is a must-stock option for venues offering cider – generating a monumental £37 million in On-Trade sales acr ...| sltn.co.uk
One key initiative was the trial of a reusable cup policy, as a step toward reducing waste ahead of a proposed disposable cup tax.| sltn.co.uk
The Heineken-owned pubco noted that, since 2022, 55% of applicants for a Star Pub have been people from outside the licensed trade.| sltn.co.uk
The Station Hotel's commitment to community was recognised when it was named SLTN Community Pub of the Year in both 2023 and 2024| sltn.co.uk
Monthly Archives: June 2025| sltn.co.uk
This first ‘Rare Birds’ event sets the tone by ‘mixing high and low, fine and familiar’, while serving Birds’ fried chicken in unexpected settings| sltn.co.uk
HALEWOOD Artisanal Spirits has just passed a major milestone with the release of the first whisky from its Bonnington Distillery in Leith, which began production in 2020.| sltn.co.uk
Ahead of its first Scottish trade-facing event, being held in Edinburgh later this month, SLTN caught up with First Table founder and CEO, Mat Weir.| sltn.co.uk
"There's a real appetite for classic cocktails that people recognise, but made with greater care, better ingredients, and a bit more imagination"| sltn.co.uk
Launched in Scotland in February 2014 to help tackle youth unemployment by creating training and employment opportunities in hospitality, Learning For Life has since grown into a UK-wide initiative| sltn.co.uk
Hospitality Action’s recent Taking the Temperature report confirms that burnout, unsociable hours, and financial stress are driving talent away.| sltn.co.uk
The LGBTQIA+ bar next to the Edinburgh Playhouse will have £230,000 spent on it by Star Pubs and licensees Mitch Stark and Tim Douglas.| sltn.co.uk
From Allied Leisure Group, the company behind Max’s Bar, La Cheetah, Room 2 and Mikaku, the ‘Clydeside Containers’ plans will be submitted to Glasgow City Council in the coming months.| sltn.co.uk
Monthly Archives: August 2025| sltn.co.uk
Crabbie, a whisky blender and bottler in the 19th century, was one of the Leith merchants who helped perfect the art of whisky blending.| sltn.co.uk
Rather than aiming for rigid pairings across the food menu, curate a wine selection that naturally supports the venue’s style of cuisine.| sltn.co.uk
The family-owned five-star hotel and restaurant, in Blair Atholl within the Cairngorms National Park, has reached sales exceeding £5 million.| sltn.co.uk
“As customers become more selective with their spend, they want authenticity, transparency and a connection to the products they choose.”| sltn.co.uk
Pairing premium gelato with the finest wines is the coolest dining trend in New York, Paris and London – and now it has arrived in Edinburgh| sltn.co.uk
The Queen St closure comes as Allied Leisure prepares to launch its Clydeside Containers riverside street food and drink destination.| sltn.co.uk
La Mirage comprises a 40-cover restaurant, plus a takeaway counter, and a spacious four-bedroom duplex flat with panoramic sea views.| sltn.co.uk
The festival will run from 25th September until 8th October, with 14 days of discounted cocktail experiences, parties, and exclusive menus| sltn.co.uk
“I have seen, first hand, tables turn based on the wine pairing. ‘That changed completely with the dish,’ is the sort of reaction you get."| sltn.co.uk
The building schedule slipped as the required containers failed to appear at the prepped riverside site neighbouring the Grosvenor Casino.| sltn.co.uk
SLTN is the most trusted news source for Scotland’s on-trade: pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants & hotels. Organises the SLTN Awards with drinks industry partners.| sltn.co.uk
Monthly Archives: May 2025| sltn.co.uk
The Scottish Government has committed to implement the recommendations of an independent review of the rates system ‘before 2029’| sltn.co.uk
The relocation, coming after 25 years of its former HQ in the South Gyle area, was described as reaffirming the company’s commitment to Scotland and Edinburgh.| sltn.co.uk
Neighbourgood, which this year runs from May 7 to July 27, is the brainchild of hospitality entrepreneurs Preston Mommsen and Edward Wilson.| sltn.co.uk
Founded by Cristiano Simeone and Scott Hannah, the new venture is said to be the result of a six-figure investment in transforming the space.| sltn.co.uk
Nádair – which means ‘nature’ in Scots Gaelic – was the only Edinburgh establishment to make the winning list and one of only three in Scotland.| sltn.co.uk
