Overhauled Rusacks prepares for reopening

Luxury hotel the Rusacks St Andrews will feature three new dining spaces when it reopens this summer after a major renovation.

Campaign urges Scottish Government to ‘Save Scottish Nightlife’

Late-night trade organisation the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has stepped up its campaign calling on the Scottish Government to ‘Save Scottish Nightlife’.

Moray to level two while Glasgow remains in three

Moray will move to level two of coronavirus restrictions from midnight tonight (21st May), while Glasgow remains in level three.

New NC500 hotels group launches with a bang

A new Scottish hotels group has ambitions to develop a collection of quality hotels on the North Coast 500 tourist route after snapping up four properties.
Leon Thompson

Taking up the baton

Leon Thompson, the new executive director of UK Hospitality Scotland, is committed to continuing the fight for the industry.

McKee appointed tourism minister

Glasgow Provan MSP Ivan McKee has been named minister for business, trade, tourism and enterprise as part of the new Scottish Government line-up.

Newest Grant’s recruit is a very good boy

William Grant & Sons has appointed a special recruit to help protect the casks at its Girvan distillery.

Why the pandemic has shone a light on mental health in hospitality

Mental health issues cannot be swept under the carpet, writes Jane Rennie.
Glasgow city centre

Trade groups request urgent call with FM on Glasgow restrictions

Trade groups the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) and UK Hospitality have written to first minister Nicola Sturgeon to request an urgent call to discuss the “wave of challenges” facing hospitality businesses in Glasgow after the city was kept in level three of restrictions.

Scotch with a tropical twist

Bar staff and owners had the opportunity to learn more about Speyside single malt The Glenlivet last week when brand owner Pernod Ricard hosted an online tasting in association with SLTN.

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