Young people are the ‘lifeblood’ of hospitality, says new SLTA president
Caithness hotelier Murray Lamont is on a mission to see more young people enter the licensed trade and forge successful careers.
Era of change may be remembered as a beer market ‘reset’
With his clutch of premium pubs and restaurants in and around Glasgow’s Finnieston drag, Graham Suttle knows all about change.
Operators slam new trade ‘lockdown’
Operatotrs across Scotland have slammed the Scottish Government’s decision to effectively lockdown bars and restaurants from 6pm tomorrow (Friday October 9), saying the industry is being used as “scapegoat”
Drinks price warning as new duty system goes live
Licensees have been reminded that wholesaler prices on a range of products will be changing from 1st August, when the UK Government introduces a new system for alcohol duty.
Home Office plan blasted
Proposals to cut migrant worker numbers “unsettling”
Andrew Fairlie Scholarship seeks out Scotland’s most promising young chef
Last year, Eddie Brown was awarded the scholarship, earning him industry-wide recognition and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build on his culinary education.
‘Ordinary just isn’t good enough’ for Gordon Ramsay’s new gin
Eden Mill Distillery has partnered with world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay to create Ramsay’s Gin, using botanicals selected from the wild coastline of Fife
Groups will meet ministers on rates
Trade bodies secure appointment with finance secretary
By Dave Hunter
A COALITION of trade groups will visit Holyrood next week to meet with finance minister Derek...
Rates ‘holiday’ extended
Finance secretary Kate Forbes has announced a three-month extension to the current business rates 'holiday' as part of the 2021-2022 Budget statement.
Some of the ‘rules’ around whisky do not help to attract new customers
WHISKY is a drink that’s shrouded in all manner of traditions and beliefs – from how it’s named to how it should be drunk.
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