Operators slam new trade ‘lockdown’
Operatotrs across Scotland have slammed the Scottish Government’s decision to effectively lockdown bars and restaurants from 6pm tomorrow (Friday October 9), saying the industry is being used as “scapegoat”
New closure rules are ‘a total catastrophe’
All pubs, bars and restaurants across Scotland’s central belt will have to close their doors from 6pm this Friday (October 9) until Monday October 26, the first minister has announced
Further COVID-19 measures must be accompanied by further support
The Scottish Government must provide further support for hospitality businesses if it is to implement further COVID-19 restrictions, say trade groups
Operators team up in pizza and cocktail collab
Mixology fans in Edinburgh will have the chance to enjoy freshly-made cocktails with a slice of pizza in their homes thanks to a collaboration between two hospitality businesses
Restaurateurs pledge ‘COVID comeback’ for young people
The team behind a Dundee restaurant has pledged to work with local colleges in order to create a “COVID comeback” for young people in the city with aspirations of working in hospitality
‘Sip & Support’ campaign launched to help capital bars
More than 60 Edinburgh bars have signed up to take part in the ‘Sip & Support’ campaign, which aims to help the city’s hospitality sector amid COVID trading restrictions.
Tennent’s adds to range
Tennent's has unveiled alcohol-free versions of its Tennent’s Lager and Magners Original cider brands.
Scots hotels group ‘turning up the dial’
Just as Chris Wayne-Wills was poised to take the reins at Crerar Hotels as its newly-appointed chief executive he had to close down the group’s seven hotels, which span the north east, Highlands and west coast, as the UK went into lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic
Family business is still in good spirits
When Gordon & MacPhail, the independent whisky bottler, distiller and wholesaler, marked its 125th anniversary this year the celebrations were a little different to what was originally planned
Join Ed Beam and SLTN for a dram
As the nights draw in and thoughts turn to winter serves, Edrington-Beam Suntory has joined forces with SLTN to stage a special virtual whisky tasting for the trade
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