Community pub seeks bistro operator
The team behind a community-owned pub in the Scottish Borders is looking for an operator for a new café bistro it is developing on the site.
Scottish Government earmarks £8m for tourism
The Scottish Government has announced a new £8 million package of support for the tourism industry as the sector attempts to recover from the pandemic.
Delivery driver strike suspended
A planned strike of delivery drivers has been suspended while drivers vote on whether to accept an improved pay offer.
Mix up a taste of Caithness
Bartenders are being tasked with creating a cocktail that reflects the dramatic Caithness coastline in a new competition for Rock Rose Gin.
Taking the reins at Tobermory
The Isle of Mull can lay claim to one of the world’s youngest distillery managers after 27-year-old Cara Gilbert took the reins at Tobermory Distillery.
SBPA calls for intervention on driver shortages
The Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) has called for HGV drivers to be added to the UK Government’s Shortage Occupation List – allowing companies to recruit drivers from overseas.
Create your own cocktail brand with Monkey Shoulder
Bartenders have until next Thursday (26th August) to enter a competition which could see them establish their own cocktail brand.
Migrant worker visa needed for hospitality
Trade group the Scottish Hospitality group (SHG) has called for the introduction of a migrant worker visa for the hospitality sector.
Orders falling short as supply issues bite
Supply chain issues across the UK, including delivery driver shortages, are causing some pubs to have their beer orders cancelled or to receive deliveries that “fall short by around 75%”, according to trade group the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA).
Drams for good causes
The licensed trade has the opportunity to support two Scottish charities through specially-released whisky bottlings.
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