Electronic music is worth billions to the night time economy
During the Covid lockdown and its aftermath, dance music dependent businesses were stung by the UK government’s reticence to direct support towards their sector, whilst venues specialising in other forms of music were deemed more worthy of a share of limited budgets.
ScotGov relaxes planning rules for ‘pavement’ seating and conversions
In a recent in a public consultation, strong support was expressed for the extension of permitted development rights to enable more cafés, bars and restaurants to offer outdoor eating and drinking.
Glasgow’s cocktail kings join the big league
Cult Glaswegian cocktail bar The Absent Ear has been named as one of the Top 25 cocktail bars in the UK.
Ewing: DRS is a ‘disaster’
The upcoming Deposit Return Scheme has come under fire from within the SNP itself with party veteran Fergus Ewing calling it a ‘disaster of a scheme’.
Buzzworks hosts ‘paradise’ parties to reward its staff
Split between east and west, these annual celebrations were held in Buzzworks’ popular venues Scotts Port Edgar, Queensferry, and Vic's and The Vine, Prestwick.
Customs crackdown on fake vodka
Officers recovered hundreds of bottles of suspected counterfeit ‘Krackoff’ vodka, along with tanks that could hold 7000 litres of liquid, and several bulk containers of ethanol.
Open letter to ScotGov – Don’t destroy Scotland’s drinks industry!
Scores of Scotland’s most iconic distilleries and brewers have united to call on the Scottish Government to abandon proposals to ban the marketing of the nation’s globally celebrated whiskies, beers, and gins.
‘Shock’ eviction after two decades at East Kilbride’s Salmon Leap
Dispute underlines importance of ‘clear and precise arbitration’ between pub tenants and their landlords
Speak up now – or risk being made invisible by alcohol ad ban
WITH only a month left until the Scottish Government closes its consultation on restricting alcohol advertising and promotion, the industry has just begun to respond to the threat that alcohol could be made publicly invisible.
Hit the Brakes stand at ScotHot to see Masterchef winner Gary
Wholesale foodservice supplier Brakes will be at ScotHot showcasing its extensive range of Scottish products.
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Niall Hassard
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
