Trade hits out at tourist tax talk

Renewed opposition as visitor levy debate rumbles on

It’s all about drink versatility and low waste at The Social

Scotsman Group Bar Manager Kenny Brownlee likes things that keep his customers happy & make his staff's life easier. Like London Essence’s Freshly Infused dispense system.
A couple wearing chefs clothes sit with drinks at a restaurant table

Baldry and Keery’s Nàdair named as one of the UK’s best new restaurants

Nádair – which means ‘nature’ in Scots Gaelic – was the only Edinburgh establishment to make the winning list and one of only three in Scotland.

Tips legislation divides trade

Proposals to control tipping via law splits opinion

Murphys pick a winner to hold the reins of their unruly whisky collection

Julia Fletcher-Smith, general manager of The Pot Still, has good reason to smile as the Glasgow institution heads into a festive season of celebratory drams and toasts to the New Year.

New street security system switched on in Edinburgh

It is claimed that the City Operations Centre’s advanced analytic ability will ‘drastically’ help the Council and partners respond to emergencies and manage large-scale events like Edinburgh’s Hogmanay and August Festivals.

Police changes ‘hurting relations’

Shifting personnel making it difficult to form lasting relationships.

Triple whammy of Brexit, Covid and costs accelerates venue closures

Britain’s total number of licensed premises has fallen by nearly a third over the last two decades, according to new figures from trade body UKHospitality.

City council in the firing line

Venues on Glasgow street are at risk of closing down
Pint on tabletop

Level 2 and 3 pubs without “facilities to provide a main meal” to remain...

Wet-led pubs and bars in level two and three areas which "do not have the facilities to provide a main meal" will be able to remain closed in order to access the full Job Support Scheme and larger Scottish Government support grants

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
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Neil Morrison
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