Coronavirus: Scotland’s tourism industry ‘at risk of total collapse’

Scotland's tourism industry is “at risk of total collapse” with more than 2500 businesses above the £51,000 rateable value threshold receiving no grant support

‘Every single penny’ of tips must be shared fairly between staff

A Bill making it unlawful for businesses to hold back tips from their employees has received Royal Assent, and will come into force on October 1st.

Betting big on experiential hospitality, Bowlarama doubles in size

Opened by entrepreneur Ian McColm in 2019, the Glasgow venue has a new 'social sports’ floor, featuring augmented darts and immersive batting cages.

Blackbird takes flight in Edinburgh

Operators bring flavour of east London to Scottish capital with latest bar. VICTORIANA meets urban east London in new Edinburgh bar The Blackbird. From the original...
Leon Thompson

Staff and costs hold back sector

The much hoped for recovery still seems a long way away, writes Leon Thompson of UK Hospitality Scotland.
Revamp breathes new life into Bruce Hotel

Revamp breathes new life into Bruce Hotel

Former porter buys East Kilbride business out of administration and oversees extensive refurbishment. By Matthew Lynas AS a schoolboy, he worked as a part-time porter...
Scotch Whisky Experience

Bumper year for whisky centre

THE Scotch Whisky Experience has recorded the highest number of visitors in its 25-year history. The visitor attraction on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, which is in...

Cash for craft

THE owners of what is claimed to be the UK’s first dedicated gluten-free brewery have launched a crowdfunding campaign as they look to expand...

Winning cocktail bar originally planned to sell ‘lots of beer’

Daddy Marmalades' owners Mari Chierchia and Kim Toft originally saw the Glasgow venue as more of a general neighbourhood bar
Crieff Hydro

Hydro power fuels resort expansion

Crieff boss Stephen Leckie eyes further growth following Peebles acquisitions By Gillian McKenzie HE is the fifth generation of his family to run Crieff Hydro since...

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