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Trade Protection

To protect and promote the interests of licensee members and their staff.

Trade Development

To promote and encourage training for all those involved in the Licensed Trade to ensure best practice.

Trade Liaison

To drive engagement with the 30,000 personal licence holders within Scotland and provide a “One Stop Shop” for the Government to connect with Scotland’s On-trade.

Scottish Licensed Trade Association

Founded in 1880 The Scottish Licensed Trade Association is the only national organisation which represents all sectors of the Scottish Licensed Trade Industry.

Our aim is to give a voice to everyone involved in the Scottish Licensed Trade. You may own one bar or multiple outlets, you may be a tenant, a manager or are employed in any way in the industry, whatever your role we are working tirelessly on your behalf.

We are currently in dialogue with the Scottish Government on seven pieces of proposed legislation, all of which will have varying levels of impact on all of us who work in the industry. So, no matter what your role is in the trade currently, please feel free to contact us on any relevant issue. We will welcome and value your comments.

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SLTA responds to the UK Government Autumn Budget 2025 Statement: Assault on the licensed hospitality sector continues with more ‘hard labour’

Responding to the Chancellor's UK Government Autumn Budget 2025 statement (Wednesday 26 November), Colin Wilkinson,…

SLTA responds to the UK Government Autumn Budget 2025 Statement: Assault on the licensed hospitality sector continues with more ‘hard labour’

Responding to the Chancellor's UK Government Autumn Budget 2025 statement (Wednesday 26 November), Colin Wilkinson, Managing Director of the Scottish…

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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners launches festive giveaway to help licensed venues spread Christmas cheer

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is helping licensed venues celebrate the season in style with a…

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners launches festive giveaway to help licensed venues spread Christmas cheer

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is helping licensed venues celebrate the season in style with a brand-new Christmas giveaway – offering…

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SLTA welcomes calls for pubs and bars to screen late night World Cup matches

Following Scotland's victory last night at Hampden, SLTA Managing Director, Colin Wilkinson said: "In congratulating…

SLTA welcomes calls for pubs and bars to screen late night World Cup matches

Following Scotland's victory last night at Hampden, SLTA Managing Director, Colin Wilkinson said: "In congratulating Scotland’s national football team, the…

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