Rates relief at 50% for three months in Scottish Budget
Hospitality businesses will receive 50% rates relief for the first three months of the 2022/23 tax year, the Scottish finance secretary has announced.
Giving back in festive fashion
The spirit of giving is alive and well this month with Brewgooder, the ethical Scottish brewer, joining forces with charitable café chain Social Bite for a festive campaign.
Wild move for El Perro Negro
Glasgow burger bar El Perro Negro has expanded into Edinburgh with the opening of an outlet in the city’s St James Quarter development.
Negative tests incorporated in passport scheme from today
Premises operating under the Scottish Government’s vaccine passport scheme are able to accept proof of a negative lateral flow test as an alternative to proof of vaccination from today (6th December).
Short-term lets laws will go live next year
Scotland's councils will have to have a licensing system for short-term lets in place by October of next year, under legislation laid before the Scottish Parliament.
Open Arms in Eaglesham
An East Renfrewshire hotel has significantly expanded its capacity with the addition of a new outdoor area after receiving assistance from Business Gateway.
Hotels group in multi-million refurb pledge
Scottish hotels group Crerar has announced plans to invest £4.5 million across three of its properties – bringing the total investment in its estate over the past year to £10m.Â
A full plate of policies
Changes on food policy are coming, so it’s more important than ever that the industry works together, writes Leon Thompson of UK Hospitality Scotland.
Hotel restaurant is new to The Neighbourhood
Edinburgh hotel The Bruntsfield has expanded its offer with the launch of a new restaurant.
Stewart is in charge at Lochranza
Isle of Arran Distillers, which operates two whisky distilleries on the island, has appointed Stewart Bowman to head up the team at its Lochranza distillery.
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