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

Simple steps to sustainable hospitality

Drinks companies say there is increasing pressure from the public for businesses to introduce sustainable practices and cut their carbon footprint, even if this can be a challenge.
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‘Shock’ eviction after two decades at East Kilbride’s Salmon Leap

Dispute underlines importance of ‘clear and precise arbitration’ between pub tenants and their landlords

Vaccine certificate plan for nightclubs

Vaccine certificates could be required for entry to nightclubs later this month, first minster Nicola Sturgeon has announced.

Fortnight grace period for vaccine passports

Premises required to implement the Scottish Government’s vaccine passport scheme will have a fortnight’s ‘grace period’ to implement the system before facing enforcement, the first minister has said.
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Hospitality guidance updated as level changes and ‘travel ban’ kick in

The Scottish Government has updated its hospitality sector guidance as the travel ‘ban kicks in and 11 council areas in west central Scotland move into level four restrictions from 6pm tonight (Friday November 20)

Isle of Arran – from new kid on the block to industry veteran

When whisky industry veteran Harold Currie announced in the 1990s that he wanted to open a distillery on the Isle of Arran, people were sceptical, to say the least. 

Late night parking charges threaten Glasgow hospitality

Extending Glasgow’s parking charges to 10pm poses a ‘significant threat’ to hundreds of jobs in bars, restaurants and nightclubs

Highland group expects majority of tourists to return

The majority of people who put visits to the northern Highlands on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic will go ahead with their plans once lockdown restrictions are eased, according to a new survey

Liqueurs ‘revitalised’ by the popularity of cocktails

Whether it’s as cocktail ingredients or after-dinner digestifs, liqueurs and speciality spirits account for one of the biggest shares of on-trade drinks sales – worth over £122m to Scottish premises.

Sturgeon’s exit is an opportunity to rethink the Deposit Return Scheme

"It is vital that the next First Minister, whoever they may be, takes this opportunity to reset the relationship with business and work together to grow the Scottish economy into the success story that our people and nation deserve"

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL by Jack Cummins
FINANCIAL Wylie & Bisset
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson
MEET THE MAKER
William Woodburn
MIXED UP WORLD Ewan Angus