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

Coronavirus: Urgent action crucial to save Highlands and islands businesses

A clear, comprehensive and transparent plan with timelines and ongoing support to bridge the winter months are crucial to the survival of hospitality businesses in the Highlands and islands

World Whisky Day goes digital

There will be several opportunities for whisky fans to mark World Whisky Day at home tomorrow (May 16) as companies and organisations take the celebrations online

Buzzworks steps up for charity

Lockdown is not getting in the way of Buzzworks Holdings’ fundraising efforts

Coronavirus: Scottish Government will work with trade on reopening plan

The reopening of hospitality businesses in Scotland will be determined by Scottish Government ministers working with the industry and trade unions – and discussions are expected to get underway soon, economy secretary Fiona Hyslop has said

A purr-fect release from Wild Thyme Spirits

Celtic folklore and the landscape of the Isle of Colonsay have inspired the latest small-batch gin release from Wild Thyme Spirits
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Bunnahabhain bids to keep festival spirit alive

The team at Bunnahabhain distillery aims to help whisky fans celebrate Fèis Ìle in spirit after the annual Islay festival was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic

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