Flynns get Behind The Wall
OPERATORS Brian and Jane Flynn have assumed full control of Falkirk pub Behind the Wall.
The Flynns, who have been involved with the bar since...
Additional support for island businesses
Hospitality businesses in the Scottish islands currently under level three coronavirus restrictions are to receive additional financial support, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced
Pitching for the student pound
Wetherspoon teams up with brewer and spirit firm for fresher offers
JD Wetherspoon is busy pitching for the student market with a range of food...
World Class resumes with online studio sessions
Diageo's World Class cocktail competition has resumed with a series of online ‘studio sessions’ hosted by the company’s brand ambassadors and cocktail experts.
Hospitality star of tomorrow takes top UK award
Scottish hospitality student Tara Humphrey has scooped the top prize at the prestigious Toque d’Or competition.
No ‘sectoral evidence’ behind hospitality restrictions
The Scottish Hospitality Group claims a recent FOI response shows there is “no specific evidence” to justify the trading restrictions imposed on the hospitality sector.
Wetherspoon boss ‘cautiously optimistic’
JD Wetherspoon chairman, Tim Martin, has said he expects the pub group to “break even” in the current financial year, and is “cautiously optimistic” about a return to profitability during 2023.
Buzzworks in charity milestone
A charity initiative launched by Scottish bar and restaurant group Buzzworks Holdings has reached a significant milestone after donating £5000 to industry charity Hospitality Action.
Police ease fears on anti-bigotry law
Police and the Scottish Government have moved to reassure the trade that new anti-bigotry legislation will not impact on the day-to-day running of most premises. But operators say they remain concerned about enforcing the new laws in their pubs. The Offensive Behaviour and Threatening Communications Act, aims to stamp out sectarian songs and abuse likely to cause public disorder at and around football matches and in premises where games, and highlights, are televised.
Support for hospitality kindness campaign grows
A growing number of operators from across Scotland are backing a campaign to encourage customers to be kind to hospitality staff as the sector begins to reopen.
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