Scots pubs are stars of the show
Operators from across Scotland were among the winners at this week’s Star Pubs & Bars Star Awards
Trustees on board with HIT Scotland
HIT Scotland has appointed three senior hospitality figures as board trustees
Coronavirus: Diageo’s world class search postponed
Spirits giant Diageo has postponed its 2020 World Class Global Final in Sydney due to the coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus: operator petitions Holyrood for help
An Edinburgh operator is calling on the Scottish Government to provide additional help for small companies with multiple properties, saying the current support package – which provides a single payment per business rather than a grant for each property – “doesn’t scratch the surface”
Aberdeen takes May Day online
Aberdeen bars will join forces this Sunday (May 3) to stage Virtual May Day after the coronavirus closure put the brakes on one of the busiest days for the trade in the city
Coronavirus: beer gardens could reopen soon
Scottish beer gardens could reopen before the end of summer if coronavirus transmission rates have fallen to an acceptable level
Coronavirus: Renewed calls to ease outdoor area regulations
Trade groups have again urged the Scottish Government to ease planning and licensing requirements to enable operators to use outdoor areas as soon as lockdown measures are eased
VAT cut and October bank holiday among parliamentary group asks
A cut in the UK’s VAT rate and the creation of an October bank holiday to offset the missed opportunities during lockdown are among the recommendations included in a new report from the All Party Parliamentary Group for Hospitality and Tourism.
Six by Nico brings back ‘chippie’ menu for its reopening
Six By Nico will be welcoming back customers in July with a menu inspired by the traditional fish and chip shop
Lee makes Edinburgh move with Bonnie & Wild
Chef Jimmy Lee is the latest Glasgow operator to take space at Edinburgh food hall Bonnie & Wild.
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