Levels system comes into force
The Scottish Government’s ‘levels’ system of COVID-19 restrictions came into force at 6am today (November 2), imposing different trading conditions on licensed premises across Scotland
Level 2 and 3 pubs without “facilities to provide a main meal” to remain...
Wet-led pubs and bars in level two and three areas which "do not have the facilities to provide a main meal" will be able to remain closed in order to access the full Job Support Scheme and larger Scottish Government support grants
Scottish Government u-turns on nightclubs fund
The Scottish Government has u-turned on its nightclub support fund, saying grants will be available to all clubs regardless of whether they have traded as bars in the interim or not
COVID levels will lead to ‘devastation and sleepless nights’
The majority of Scotland’s hospitality businesses are going to find themselves “badly affected” by the COVID restrictions confirmed earlier today, say trade groups.
COVID restrictions levels revealed
Premises in the Highland, Moray, Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland council areas will be able to serve alcohol indoors from Monday (November 2) after first minister Nicola Sturgeon today confirmed those areas will be classed as ‘level one’ under the Scottish Government’s strategic framework
Bleak winter for industry without further support
Hundreds of tourism and hospitality businesses in areas with level three or four restrictions are facing “the bleakest of winters” unless there is further support from government, according to the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA)
Scottish Government announces changes to hospitality measures
The Scottish Government has announced changes to its new COVID framework which will allow hospitality premises to remain open even at level three, albeit without the sale of alcohol
New nightclub grants announced
The Scottish Government has announced new one-off grants of up to £50,000 for nightclubs that have been closed since March – but only if they have not subsequently traded as bars
Trade groups urge caution ahead of framework vote
Hospitality trade groups have jointly written to the Scottish Government with a number of proposals for a “workable strategic framework” ahead of today’s parliamentary debate on the new ‘levels’ system for COVID-19 restrictions
Crerar progresses with Mull plans
Crerar Hotels, the independent Scottish hotels group, has announced plans for a £3 million renovation of its Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa
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