Live music venue

A sound new policy

The Scottish Government has backed calls to implement an ‘agent of change’ principle with immediate effect
Glasgow at night

Trade rebuffs fresh tax plans

Tourist levy could ‘seriously damage’ Scotland’s appeal
HIT Scotland scholars

Another HIT for hospitality group

More than 200 scholarships awarded in biggest year yet

Licensed trade backs The Ben

THE licensed trade rallied behind The Ben this month raising more than £100,000
Empty pub

A tough festive season for pubs

Rural outlets in particular struggled in difficult year

Staff protection law is outlined

Consultation on proposed Protection of Workers Bill launched.

Police changes ‘hurting relations’

Shifting personnel making it difficult to form lasting relationships.

Whisky tourism in good spirits

Record distillery visits during 2017 reported by Diageo and Tomatin.
Glass with straw

Could this be the final straw?

Trade welcomes campaign to cut plastic straw use
Commercial wheelie bins

New city bins plan under fire

Operators say changes will cost businesses time and money

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR
Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson