Late-night industry threatens legal action over COVID-19 restrictions

A group representing Scotland’s late-night industry has announced its intention to launch legal action against the Scottish Government over ongoing coronavirus restrictions.

Support for hospitality kindness campaign grows

A growing number of operators from across Scotland are backing a campaign to encourage customers to be kind to hospitality staff as the sector begins to reopen.

Recovery tops the agenda

In the build up to the election, each of Holyrood’s main parties have announced policies that would impact hospitality and tourism.

Remove levels ‘curfew’

Trade group the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) has called on the Scottish Government to tweak its coronavirus levels system to allow for longer opening hours.

A new face on North Castle Street

Restaurateur Stefano Pieraccini will embark on a new chapter this summer when he opens the doors of his new restaurant in Edinburgh.

A Highland investment

A four-star Highland hotel will reopen next week with a fresh lease of life after a £1.3 million refurbishment.

Experimenting with Glenfiddich

Experimentation was the theme earlier this week when Glenfiddich and SLTN teamed up for an online tasting.

Busby licensee is ready to reopen

An East Renfrewshire licensee has prepared for the reopening of the trade with an extensive refurbishment of his pub’s outdoor area.

Keeping clean with Tennent’s and Glasgow Distillery Co

Tennent's and the Glasgow Distillery Company have joined forces to produce and distribute 11,000 bottles of hand sanitiser to hospitality businesses.

Glenfarclas issues a bartender challenge

Bartenders are being challenged to get creative as the family-owned Glenfarclas distillery launches its 105 Cask Strength cocktail competition.

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