Scottish pubs code survey opens

Pub company lessees have the opportunity to voice their opinions on a proposed Scottish pubs code through a new Scottish Parliament consultation
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Coronavirus: Operational advice for reopening released by UK Hospitality

Preventing customers from standing at the bar, removing cutlery and condiments from tables, and having a system in place to avoid customer toilets from becoming overcrowded are among the measures outlined in draft protocols for hospitality businesses reopening following the COVID-19 closure

Aberdeen group is on a firm footing

Aberdeen multiple operator The McGinty’s Group has vowed to “come back mightier” after securing a six-figure finance package through the UK Government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme

Scottish comedian to host online gin tasting by Eden Mill

Eden Mill has drafted in the help of a Glasgow comedian to host an online gin tasting in aid of Mental Health Awareness Week

Whisky auction raises thousands for bars during crisis

An online whisky auction to raise money for seven whisky bars in Scotland during the COVID-19 crisis has raised over £35,000
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Coronavirus: Governments urged to invest in ‘fair and timely’ restart for hospitality this summer

Governments at Westminster and Holyrood must invest in a “fair and timely return for hospitality this summer” for the benefit of jobs, the economy, local communities and people’s wellbeing – that’s the central message of a new campaign launched today (March 20) by trade group UK Hospitality

Coronavirus: Scotland’s tourism industry ‘at risk of total collapse’

Scotland's tourism industry is “at risk of total collapse” with more than 2500 businesses above the £51,000 rateable value threshold receiving no grant support

Coronavirus: chefs and restaurateurs call for support beyond reopening

A group of Scottish chefs and restaurateurs have outlined measures they say could prevent a “tidal wave of business closures and mass redundancies” in the hospitality sector following the coronavirus outbreak
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Coronavirus: Call for evidence welcomed

UK Hospitality has welcomed a move from the Scottish Government to engage with businesses ahead of reopening post-COVID

Toast bartenders at home with a Lucky Paloma

Tequila fans have the opportunity to raise a glass to their local bartender this Friday (May 22) thanks to Edinburgh bar duo Jason Scott and Mike Aikman

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