Spirit of Speyside returns for a one-off autumn adventure
Dramming in the dark and blending your own whisky are two of the activities whisky fans will be able to partake in at this year’s ‘limited edition’ Spirit of Speyside festival.
Manorview and Cru commit to the Real Living Wage
Scottish hospitality groups Manorview and Cru Holdings have both announced that they have become Real Living Wage employers this week.
Bartenders battle it out in Edinburgh
Bartenders from across the UK converged on Edinburgh this week to compete in the final of a cocktail competition for single malt Glenfarclas.
Parliament passport vote ‘extremely disappointing’
Confirmation that Scotland’s vaccine certification scheme will go ahead has been described as “extremely disappointing”.
Staff will be exempt from vaccine certification
Employees in late-night venues will be exempt from the Scottish Government’s proposed vaccine certification (or ‘passport’) scheme, according to documents published today (9th September).
Vaccine passports: When is a nightclub not a nightclub?
Ministers' attitudes towards late-night venues betrays a lack of understanding, writes Stephen McGowan.
Restaurateurs March into SWG3
The team behind Glasgow restaurant Five March has taken up residence in city venue SWG3 with the opening of a new restaurant concept.
Dean Banks looks to crowdfund new Haar location
Chef Dean Banks has launched a crowdfunding campaign as he looks to reopen his Haar Restaurant in new premises.
Nightclubs: singled out or just the beginning?
The Scottish Government's passport plans are fraught with issues and require clarification, writes Jack Cummins.
‘Dismay’ over vaccine passport plan
Yesterday's announcement that vaccine certificates could be required for entry into Scottish nightclubs and larger events has caused “dismay” in the sector, with trade groups criticising the Scottish Government for a lack of consultation with the industry.
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