Rail strike will contribute to ‘perfect storm’ for hospitality
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has warned of a “perfect storm” for hospitality businesses this summer, after the RMT rail union confirmed a UK-wide signal workers strike next week that will see around 90% of Scottish train services cancelled.
Calls for Scottish Government to release ‘unspent’ COVID funds
Business groups have called on the Scottish Government to use “unspent” COVID response money to help businesses cope with rising costs, after a report estimated that several billion pounds of funds have not been spent.
London ball pit bar expands into Edinburgh
A London bar business describing itself as a “ball pit for grown-ups” will expand north of the border this summer with a new venue in Edinburgh.
Two thirds of businesses confident of growth despite challenges
Over two thirds of Scottish hospitality and leisure businesses are confident of growth in 2022 despite serious challenges such as staffing and the rising costs, according to Barclays.
Crerar unveils the Balmoral Arms
Crerar Hotels has unveiled its newly refurbished and renamed Balmoral Arms hotel after a multi-million pound redevelopment.
Bespoke expands with McMillan acquisition
Bespoke Hotels, the Warrington-based hospitality group, has acquired family-owned McMillan Hotels for an undisclosed sum.
Union launches appeal to fight Edinburgh strip club ban
The United Sex Workers union has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for a judicial review of City of Edinburgh Council’s ban on lapdancing clubs.
Crieff Hydro adds Highland Safaris to the Family
The Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels has expanded its portfolio of businesses with the acquisition of Perthshire business Highland Safaris.
New gastropub makes its den in Kirkliston
Authentic, ‘farm to fork’ dishes are at the heart of a newly-opened gastropub on the outskirts of Edinburgh.
Industry figures recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Figures from across Scotland’s hospitality and food and drink industries have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
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