Bartenders battle it out in Edinburgh

Bartenders from across the UK converged on Edinburgh this week to compete in the final of a cocktail competition for single malt Glenfarclas.
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Parliament passport vote ‘extremely disappointing’

Confirmation that Scotland’s vaccine certification scheme will go ahead has been described as “extremely disappointing”.

Staff will be exempt from vaccine certification

Employees in late-night venues will be exempt from the Scottish Government’s proposed vaccine certification (or ‘passport’) scheme, according to documents published today (9th September).

Vaccine passports: When is a nightclub not a nightclub?

Ministers' attitudes towards late-night venues betrays a lack of understanding, writes Stephen McGowan.

Restaurateurs March into SWG3

The team behind Glasgow restaurant Five March has taken up residence in city venue SWG3 with the opening of a new restaurant concept.

Dean Banks looks to crowdfund new Haar location

Chef Dean Banks has launched a crowdfunding campaign as he looks to reopen his Haar Restaurant in new premises.

Nightclubs: singled out or just the beginning?

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

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