Glasgow’s new outdoor area fee plan is a ‘nightmare’

Fees for using Glasgow's pavements and other public spaces for outdoor seating have changed from a flat fee of £515 for city centre businesses and £275 for those outside the city centre, to charging operators in line with the area used... starting at £60 per square metre

Coronation weekend could drive customers into pubs and bars

The coronation of The King and The Queen Consort presents a key opportunity for operators to highlight ‘quintessentially British’ products.

Amber Beverage UK has its sights set squarely on the Scottish on-trade

The British arm of the business, Amber Beverage UK, now has its sights set squarely on the Scottish on-trade as it looks to grow the presence of its fully-owned and third party brands in Scotland’s pubs, bars and restaurants. 

Getting the right equipment is essential for any BBQ or street food offer

If bar and pub operators are going to introduce a range of barbecue or street food items to their menus this summer they’ll need kit that is able to adapt to various different cuisines and styles of food. 

On Skye, Café Cuil seeks to build on a successful first season

Café Cuil was founded by Skye native Clare Coghill, who at just 30 years old is a trailblazing chef, entrepreneur and owner of one of the only female-run eateries on the island.

Here comes the summer

With Scotland’s gutters still filled with melting slush, it may seem a little premature to be planning for summer – but switched on operators around the country have been doing just that.

Tackling the big trade topics at ScotHot

STAFF retention, rising costs and government legislation were among the hot topics discussed at SLTN’s panel during last month’s ScotHot show. 

Buck’s Bar finds its first Edinburgh venue

The former Navadhanya restaurant is located just off Lothian Road, close to both the Lyceum and Traverse theatres and the city’s financial district as well as established operators including Innis & Gunn, BrewDog and Nandos. 
A Scottish country hotel in the sunshine

Seven-strong Crerar Hotels group joins Blantyre and Fairtree portfolio

Crerar’s properties include the Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa in Inveraray, Golf View in Nairn, Oban Bay Hotel in Oban, the Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa on Mull and Thainstone House in Inverurie.

Homeless charity benefits from Hidden Lane’s ‘Hardwired’ lager

The full amount of every single sale will go to Homeless Project Scotland, which has been battling to feed more and more people every week, while campaigning to secure a building for improved safety for those they look after.

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