Scottish Election hustings confirmed as trade gears up for May vote
Two hustings events will give bar owners and staff a chance to hear from a range of Scottish Parliamentary candidates
HIT Scotland’s 212 scholarships for hospitality workers
HIT scholarships give early-career and mid-level professionals in a variety of roles a ‘springboard’ to add skills and experience
Women-led brewing companies will gather for Dundee festival
Canvas Dundee is to host the first annual Cailleach Festival showcasing the work of Scottish women in beverage, food and art
Government uses and abuses pubs ‘like a convenient cash machine’
“What we’re aiming for isn't revolutionary – get pints below £4, make pub food affordable, make pubs full, thriving places again”
Michelin Guide honours Scoop Group cocktail guru Ally Shaw
Shaw, head of drinks at Scoop Restaurant Group, received the Exceptional Cocktails Award for his work at Glasgow venue Sebb’s
Òir Group opens pan-asian concept Uncle Tiger on Bristo Place
Òir Group also owns The Captain Darling in Stockbridge, Lucky Yu on Broughton Street and Bodega on Leith Walk
Famous Grouse and Martin Compston get together for campaign
‘Get Together’ continues the brand's long partnership with Scottish Rugby under new owners, William Grant and Sons
Kilderkin revamp once again unites Lomond Leisure and Star Pubs
Kilderkin's £170,000 revamp will see it reopen as The Parliament Arms, the closest pub to Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament
Sir Tom Hunter: ban Scottish ministers from your pubs
Scottish business magnate Sir Tom Hunter has called on pubs to ban ScotGov ministers until action is taken on business rates
Northern Irish rates reversal renews Scottish calls for action
NI finance minister John O’Dowd has halted rates revaluation in response to hospitality businesses' concerns
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