Should councils control rates?
Trade split on suggestion local authorities should run the show
By Dave Hunter
The licensed trade is split over suggestions that all control of business rates...
Increase in holidaymakers is expected
SCOTTISH tourism and hospitality businesses could be set for an increase in visitors during 2017 as part of what’s expected to be a “bumper...
Thirteen will be lucky for some
GLASGOW’S most responsibly-run licensed premises are being sought to enter this year’s Best Bar None Glasgow Awards.
The annual scheme, which is now in its...
Calls for new board guidance
Fresh calls for the Scottish Government to issue updated guidance for licensing boards have been issued as new boards are elected following last week’s...
Whisky tour gets immersive
EDINBURGH tourist attraction the Scotch Whisky Experience has unveiled a new, more immersive version of its Sense of Scotland tour as part of an...
Clarity is needed on fit and proper
Clear definition required as applicant assessment is reintroduced to law
Operators and trade groups have issued fresh calls for a clear definition of ‘fit and...
Suite dreams are made of this
A WEST Kilbride hotel has built a major new function suite, designed to host weddings and conferences.
Seamill Hydro Hotel, which overlooks the Firth of...
Musselburgh pub defies the trends
By Matthew Lynas
The Volunteer Arms still going strong after 150 years
IT seems you can’t succeed in the on-trade any more unless you’ve got a...
Assembly Rooms wins gold for green
A CAPITAL events venue has set a gold standard for sustainability after being awarded the highest accolade in an environmental tourism accreditation scheme.
Edinburgh’s Assembly...
Hole in one for St Andrews’ Old Course
The last hole of the Old Course in St Andrews has been named the best in Scotland in a VisitScotland poll.
Known as the Tom...
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