BHA to hold Brexit summit
The British Hospitality Association is convening its members on Monday (June 27) to discuss the impact of the EU referendum on the sector.
BHA chief...
Calls for support after Brexit vote
Trade groups have called on Westminster and Holyrood to support the licensed trade and wider tourism industry following the UK vote to leave the...
No need for all-night licensing
Operators dismiss claim Glasgow should consider 24-hour model
By Dave Hunter
Glasgow bar and club operators have dismissed a suggestion that the city should consider moving...
Rural pubs still being hit hardest
Half of outlets in year-on-year decline, survey shows
Rural pubs continue to be hit hardest by the lower drink drive limit and other legislative challenges,...
OBE recipient in fighting form
Restaurateur will continue ambassadorial work for food and drink
The co-owner of an award-winning Scottish restaurant has vowed to keep fighting for the country’s food...
Rallying against tourism bed tax
Industry renews calls on government to put room levy plan to bed
Scottish business owners and trade groups have renewed calls for the government and...
Police: we want to work together
‘No targets attributed to licensing’, force claims
By Dave Hunter
Police Scotland has moved to reassure the licensed trade that it is moving away from the...
Crackdown on pubs’ A-boards
Dundee City Council in ‘safety blitz’ to remove pavement obstructions
By Matthew Lynas
Dundee operators placing advertising boards outside their premises could come under fire from...
Innis & Gunn buys Inveralmond
EDINBURGH beer firm Innis & Gunn has acquired craft brewer Inveralmond for £3.1 million.
Inveralmond, based in Perth, was founded in 1997 and is...
Time to crack down on lettings service
The Scottish and UK governments have been urged to clamp down on Airbnb, the online service which allows people to rent out privately-owned rooms...