Greene King sets out reopening measures

Pub company Greene King has announced the measures it is taking across its managed estate to maintain hygiene and safety standards when its pubs reopen

Caorunn Gin unveils Scottish-themed cocktail recipes ahead of World Gin Day

Scottish gin brand Caorunn has created two Scottish-themed cocktail recipes to celebrate World Gin Day this weekend and is encouraging gin fans to get into the spirit and create their own gin cocktails at home

Highland operator launches cocktail delivery service

The company behind Inverness bars Bar One and Angels’ Share has launched a cocktail home delivery service which will feature a new range of cocktails

Moray restaurateurs poised for outdoor opening

Moray restaurateurs Ruth and Barry Scott have made sure they are well positioned for the reopening of outdoor areas by utilising their secondary business to create a social distancing-friendly dining space

Sturgeon: ‘I would prefer to get to one metre’ social distance

Scotland's first minister has said that she “would prefer” a one-metre social distance in Scotland but only if the scientific evidence and advice supports it

Takeaway services provide ‘lifeline’ for hospitality businesses

Food delivery services have become the ‘new normal’ for some hospitality businesses since their closure in late March due to the COVID-19 outbreak
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New video shares heartfelt messages from Glasgow’s hospitality businesses

Hospitality businesses in Glasgow have taken part in a feature video to tell customers that they miss them and that they can’t wait to reopen when the closure period is lifted
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Groups welcome reopening date but renew calls for social distance review

Hospitality and tourism trade groups have welcomed the announcement that Scotland’s pubs, bars and restaurants should be able to reopen on July 15, but have stressed that “a number of challenges” continue to face the industry as it prepares to reopen

Scottish tourism and hospitality sector scheduled to reopen on July 15

Scotland's tourism and hospitality industry is set to reopen for business on July 15
Suntory Ambassador James Bowker

Suntory launches ‘virtual advocacy’ programme

Suntory, the Japanese drinks giant, has launched a new ‘virtual advocacy’ programme for some of its craft spirits brands

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