Alcohol licensing is ‘unacceptable’
By Dave Hunter
LICENSING lawyers have urged the Scottish Government to tackle the “unacceptable” state of alcohol licensing in Scotland.
The Scottish trade has seen a...
Search for the best gets underway
THE search for the best food and drink businesses in north east Scotland is underway.
Run by Opportunity North East and Aberdeenshire Council, the North...
The spotlight is on careers at BII
Trade group’s new chair will look at changing perceptions
PROMOTING the licensed trade as a rewarding, long-term career choice will be the top priority for...
Handsome host sought
THE search is on to find a first-footer for Crossbasket Castle in Blantyre.
A “tall handsome stranger” is being sought to bear gifts at the...
Trade show is back in town
SCOTTISH tourism and hospitality trade show ScotHot will return to Glasgow in March.
Organisers claim the 2017 show, which takes place at the SECC on...
Soba sets sights on seven more
Outside investment fuels a major expansion
GLASGOW-based bar and restaurant chain Bar Soba is preparing for a major expansion which will more than double its...
Holyrood: Tied pubs are not disadvantaged
Study into Scottish pub market recommends more conversation before legislation
LEASED pubs operating under the beer tie in Scotland are not unfairly disadvantaged when compared...
Hotel association’s new faces focus on training
Stevens and Fisher appointed joint chairs of GGHA
The Greater Glasgow Hoteliers Association (GGHA) has appointed a new leadership team as it aims to improve...
Sugar tax draft law published
Levy on added-sugar scheduled for April 2018
THE UK Government has today (December 5) published draft legislation on a sugar levy scheduled to come into...
The Spanish Butcher opens its doors
GLASGOW restaurateurs James and Louise Rusk have opened their latest venue, The Spanish Butcher, in Glasgow’s Merchant City.
Setting up shop at 80 Miller Street,...
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