Events, dear boy, events
PUBS around the country were teeming with Tartan Army foot soldiers last weekend as Scotland began its qualification campaign for the World Cup in...
Independence referendum special
A successful hospitality industry requires consistency, writes Beppo Buchanan-Smith
AS the referendum on Scotland’s future reaches the final straight and the noise of debate and...
Working towards a safer industry
The Best Bar None scheme brings a range of benefits to operators in the licensed trade, writes BBN Scotland chair Mandy Haeburn-Little
Are you ready for reopening?
Hospitality businesses in Scotland are preparing to properly welcome customers back to their premises for the first time since the lockdown was introduced in March, with outdoor drinking having resumed at the beginning of last week and indoor hospitality set to return from Wednesday (July 15), subject to physical distancing rules and public health advice
Knowledge is Scotch power
Whisky is becoming as popular in its homeland as it is around the world but, writes Jon Beach, there’s still work to be done...
Local powers could help ease trade’s rates burden
Comment by Gillian McKenzie
Business rates are the bugbear of many operators in the Scottish on-trade.
From the way in which they are calculated – with...
‘Heady cocktail’ of licensing changes
This year has brought plenty more for operators in the Scottish trade to keep track of, writes licensing lawyer Theresa Hunt
A full plate of policies
Changes on food policy are coming, so it’s more important than ever that the industry works together, writes Leon Thompson of UK Hospitality Scotland.
Reasons to be cheerful, part 3
IT’S always a pleasure to report on new ventures and success stories in the hospitality trade – and in this issue we have some...
Partnership work can benefit trade
Licensees should foster positive relationships with LSOs and police, writes licensing lawyer Stephen McGowan
I READ with interest a recent news article concerning a premises...
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