Extension of tenant protections welcomed
Trade group UK Hospitality has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to extend coronavirus measures introduced to protect commercial tenants from eviction.
Spirit of Speyside tickets go on sale
Whisky fans are now able to purchase tickets for what is described as the world’s biggest online whisky festival.
Purgatory persists for many in Scottish hospitality
There is much to be concerned and alarmed about in the Scottish Government's roadmap, writes licensing lawyer Stephen McGowan.
Mixed response to reopening details
Today's announcements on the easing of lockdown restrictions and planned reopening of the hospitality sector have been met with a mixed response from trade groups and operators.
Hospitality to begin to reopen from 26th April
Hospitality businesses are expected to be allowed to start reopening from 26th April, when venues will be permitted to serve alcohol in outdoor areas until 10pm and food and non-alcoholic drinks indoors until 8pm.
Join SLTN and Glenfiddich for special whisky tasting
SLTN and William Grant & Sons have joined forces to host an exclusive online whisky tasting next month featuring whiskies from the Glenfiddich Experimental series as well as Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Gran Reserva
Scottish trade groups call for levels rethink
Scottish trade groups have submitted an alternative reopening plan for the sector which they say could save more than 60,000 jobs and contribute over £1.2 billion to the economy.
Zonal takes to the streets for charity
Employees from hospitality tech firm Zonal took to the streets of Edinburgh yesterday to support the city’s rough sleepers in partnership with charity Only A Pavement Away.
Three days of rum
Rum is going to be a major focus for The Whisky Exchange this summer when the online retailer hosts a three-day virtual rum festival.
Edinburgh bartenders to compete in World Class GB final
Three Edinburgh bartenders are among the eight finalists set to compete in the GB final of Diageo’s World Class cocktail competition.
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