St Patricks Day celebration of all things Irish is a chance to drive trade
The date dedicated to Ireland’s patron saint, March 17th, falls on a Monday this year, so peak Patrick will be the weekend of March 14th, 15th and 16th.
Hospitality Hero Award winner is always putting her regular customers first
Anyone outside of the trade that wanted to know why community pubs are such an important part of Scottish life should have a chat to Louise Parvin.
ScotHot trade show returns to the SEC in Glasgow on February 26th and 27th
After ScotHot’s record-breaking 2023 show, it returns this year with more than 250 exhibitors promoting food and drink, technology, and equipment.
Chef-owner Dean Banks sees opportunity amidst hospitality’s hard times
Entrepreneurial chef patron Dean Banks is going into 2025 somewhat torn by the turbulent times gripping Scotland’s hospitality industry.
Biffa approved to sue Scottish Government for lost investment and earnings
The DRS was originally scheduled to go live in 2023. However, after being refused an exemption to the UK’s Internal Market Act, ScotGov was forced to delay the scheme.
Innis & Gunn target ‘Palentine’s Day’ with offer of unlimited steak frites
Scottish haggis-eating champion, Alastair Ross, put away five portions of steak frites as the cameras rolled on another Innis & Gunn mockumentary.
Will Glasgow now follow Edinburgh down the path towards a visitor levy?
GCC has already undertaken a pre-consultation with organisations including industry and trade unions, with a full public consultation to follow in the near future.
Six Nations Tournament promises long days, big rounds and national loyalties
Operators and brands are optimistic that the human tide filling pubs and bars to enjoy these high profile rugby matches will ‘lift all boats’.
Pub chain raises record £3.9million for Macmillan Cancer Support
This new one-year fundraising record follows Greene King's 12-year partnership with the charity cumulatively topping the £20 million mark last October.
Loch Lomond Group gets the green light for a new distillery in Luss
But CEO Matthews warns that 'ill-conceived tax hikes, broken promises of support, and unfair regulations' are creating obstacles for distilling in Scotland.
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