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Trade groups the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) and UK Hospitality have written to first minister Nicola Sturgeon to request an urgent call to discuss the “wave of challenges” facing hospitality businesses in Glasgow after the city was kept in level three of restrictions.

Premises in Glasgow City and Moray will be unable to sell alcohol indoors for at least another week after first minister Nicola Sturgeon announced both areas would remain in level three of restrictions.

A group representing Scotland’s late-night industry has announced its intention to launch legal action against the Scottish Government over ongoing coronavirus restrictions.

In the build up to the election, each of Holyrood’s main parties have announced policies that would impact hospitality and tourism.

Trade group the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) has called on the Scottish Government to tweak its coronavirus levels system to allow for longer opening hours.

Physical distancing requirements for hospitality venues set to reopen will be the same as those in place for the last reopening, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.

The Scottish Government has published updated sector guidance for tourism and hospitality businesses.

The Scottish Government has published updated details of its COVID protection levels, detailing what will be allowed in hospitality premises from 26th April.

Trade groups have reiterated calls for the Scottish Government to further ease restrictions, claiming it will be unviable for two thirds of venues to open on 26th April.

Scottish hospitality businesses, including those on the islands, will be able to welcome visitors from 26th April, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.