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Nightclubs: singled out or just the beginning?

The Scottish Government's passport plans are fraught with issues and require clarification, writes Jack Cummins.
Scottish Parliament

‘Dismay’ over vaccine passport plan

Yesterday's announcement that vaccine certificates could be required for entry into Scottish nightclubs and larger events has caused “dismay” in the sector, with trade groups criticising the Scottish Government for a lack of consultation with the industry.
Phil Donaldson and AJ McMenemy

Abandon Ship anchors in Glasgow

Macmerry 300 is set to open its new Abandon Ship Bar in Glasgow on 17th September.

Hotels encouraged to join holiday scheme

Hoteliers are being encouraged to sign up to a Scottish Government-funded holiday voucher scheme offering subsidised two-night breaks for low-income families, unpaid carers and disadvantaged young people.

Worker protection law comes into force

New legislation designed to offer greater protection for retail and bar staff  from customer abuse came into force last week.

Staffing and supply chain issues continue

Staff shortages and supply chain issues are continuing to affect hospitality businesses across Scotland as the sector attempts to rebuild in the wake of COVID-19 restrictions.

Vaccine certificate plan for nightclubs

Vaccine certificates could be required for entry to nightclubs later this month, first minster Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
A bar

Ayrshire group is on course for destination

WITH it’s calming blue tones, driftwood-style panelling, ‘beach hut’ booth and nautical artefacts, the new Coast bar and restaurant at The Gailes Hotel features more than a few nods to its location on the Ayrshire coast.

Signature takes recruitment drive on the road

Edinburgh-based Signature Group is taking a new recruitment drive on the road next week as its seeks to expand its teams in the wake of COVID-19 and Brexit and fully reopen its venues.

New MD for Glasgow’s WEST brewery

Glasgow-based brewery and beer hall businesses WEST has appointed a new managing director after founder Petra Wetzel announced plans to step back from the day-to-day running of the company.

Columns

Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR
Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson