Coronavirus: Scottish Government will work with trade on reopening plan
The reopening of hospitality businesses in Scotland will be determined by Scottish Government ministers working with the industry and trade unions – and discussions are expected to get underway soon, economy secretary Fiona Hyslop has said
A purr-fect release from Wild Thyme Spirits
Celtic folklore and the landscape of the Isle of Colonsay have inspired the latest small-batch gin release from Wild Thyme Spirits
Bunnahabhain bids to keep festival spirit alive
The team at Bunnahabhain distillery aims to help whisky fans celebrate Fèis Ìle in spirit after the annual Islay festival was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic
A gateway to quality cocktails
Glasgow bar The Gate has become the latest venue to offer professionally-made cocktails for home delivery with the launch of its new Create My Cocktail service
Coronavirus: trade groups challenge insurers
A number of drinks and hospitality trade groups have joined forces to call for an “urgent meeting” with insurance companies to discuss support for pubs and breweries
John Crabbie & Co releases 25 year old single malt
A 25 year old single malt whisky is the latest release from Halewood Wines & Spirits-owned John Crabbie & Co, ahead of World Whisky Day on Saturday (May 16)
Eden Mill lends a helping hand during coronavirus crisis
Eden Mill is donating hand sanitiser to charities and hospices across Scotland this week
The lowdown on a healthier life for bartenders
Bartenders can receive advice on how to maintain a healthy mind and body throughout the COVID-19 crisis and beyond, with the help of trade charity Healthy Hospo
Coronavirus: trade groups give initial welcome to furlough extension
Hospitality industry trade groups have given an initial welcome to chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement today (May 12) that the UK Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is to be extended by four months to the end of October
Coronavirus: reopening advice from UK Hospitality
Trade group UK Hospitality is set to publish a number of ‘protocol’ documents to help operators prepare to reopen their businesses safely after the current shutdown
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