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The top stories and latest news, dedicated to the licensed trade in Scotland.

This October, new laws will transform hospitality tipping practices

The new legislation requires tips to be distributed fairly to all workers without any deductions – and businesses must start keeping records of how tips are managed.

Beer deal with Innis & Gunn is a natural fit for the Royal Highland...

For four days in June, the Royal Highland Showground becomes Scotland’s sixth biggest population centre, with 55,000 people on site each day.
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Scottish trade set for a waste nightmare as bin strike hits high season

Trade groups and operators have expressed anger and disappointment that strikes could leave rubbish piling up during Scotland's tourist season.

Inn at Kingsbarns seeks community funding to secure its future

Supporters of the Kingsbarns project said that, with the pub sector under serious pressure, there is a ‘growing trend’ for community-owned pubs.

The French Horn promises to bring something different to Glasgow’s west end

Established hospitality operators Paul Sloan and Neil Morrison have joined forces to launch The French Horn in the former Bakehouse pub on Great Western Road.

Hoppy occasion for couple brought together behind an Innis & Gunn bar

Brewery founder Dougal Sharp said: “We can’t help but feel partly responsible for Jonny and Jess tying the knot – so it felt only right we ply them with free beer."

Holyrood Distillery uncorks special offers for its fifth birthday

For the duration of its birthday week – 24th to 31st July – the distillery will be offering free tours, £5 cocktails and discount deals from its shop.
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Edinburgh Festival’s ‘Thinking Drinkers’ set out to save the pub

Comedy duo the Thinking Drinkers are launching a new Edinburgh Festival show celebrating the pleasures of the pub – with discounted tickets for hospitality workers.

Edinburgh to have its first ever ‘Bartending BAFTAs’ this September 

Already a popular fixture in the Glasgow trade calendar, the Bartenders Ball is to head East for the first time, with the brand new Edinburgh Bar Awards.
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Mingary Castle named as AA ‘Restaurant with Rooms of The Year’

Mingary Castle, which is run by chef owner Colin Nicholson, was one of just nine UK winners honoured in the awards, which are given to the best of Britain's B&Bs.

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