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Short-term lets laws will go live next year

Scotland's councils will have to have a licensing system for short-term lets in place by October of next year, under legislation laid before the Scottish Parliament.

Open Arms in Eaglesham

An East Renfrewshire hotel has significantly expanded its capacity with the addition of a new outdoor area after receiving assistance from Business Gateway.

Hotels group in multi-million refurb pledge

Scottish hotels group Crerar has announced plans to invest £4.5 million across three of its properties – bringing the total investment in its estate over the past year to £10m. 
Leon Thompson

A full plate of policies

Changes on food policy are coming, so it’s more important than ever that the industry works together, writes Leon Thompson of UK Hospitality Scotland.

Hotel restaurant is new to The Neighbourhood

Edinburgh hotel The Bruntsfield has expanded its offer with the launch of a new restaurant.

Stewart is in charge at Lochranza

Isle of Arran Distillers, which operates two whisky distilleries on the island, has appointed Stewart Bowman to head up the team at its Lochranza distillery.

The godfather of cocktail bars

Edinburgh's thriving cocktail scene is preparing to welcome a new addition in the form of west end cocktail bar Cocktail Mafia.

Napier heads Coors in Scotland

Molson Coors has appointed Brendan Napier as its new sales and operations director for Scotland.

Amy and Josh take Fairlie scholarships

Young chefs from The Torridon and the Isle of Eriska Hotel have been named as the winners of this year’s Andrew Fairlie Scholarship.
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Ventilation fund opens for applications on Monday

A Scottish Government fund to help small businesses improve their ventilation systems will open for applications on Monday (22nd November).

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