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Scotland’s hospitality sector is still desperately seeking Shona

As the Scottish Budget approaches, the Scottish Hospitality Group has challenged ScotGov Finance Secretary Shona Robison, to meet face-to-face with owners of Scottish hospitality businesses.

Edinburgh Italian restaurant Divino Enoteca wins three awards  

On Merchant Street in Edinburgh’s Old Town, Divino is known for high-quality food that is said to offer a ‘modern and creative’ take on Italian cuisine, created by Chef Andrea Calistro

Nominations are now open for Glasgow’s 2024 ‘BAFTAs for Bartending’

These awards recognise the city’s hardworking barstaff, with the winners announced at the Bartenders Ball, the grand annual trade bash next being held at Saint Luke’s on 12th February 2024. 

New deal increases Sky Sports’ exclusive live football coverage

Sky will be showing an increased number of Scottish Professional Football League matches through to 2029, plus matches from the Scottish Women’s Premier League.

Designated drivers to get free pints of Guinness 0.0 this festive season

Diageo has partnered with road safety campaign, THINK!, and pub chain Greene King, to offer designated drivers a free pint of Guinness 0.0 at participating pubs throughout December.

Hospitality businesses urged to write to their MSPs about rates relief

As the new Scottish Budget approaches, hospitality businesses are being encouraged to make themselves heard over the 75% business rates relief that they have – so far – been denied.

New pay offer from Chivas Brothers sees strike action suspended

No less than 97% of the Unite members previously voted to reject a 6.4% pay offer, noting that inflation stood at 11.3% when the workers’ pay increase would have been implemented. 

Smirnoff puts inclusivity to the fore with global ‘We Do Us’ campaign

As part of this effort, Smirnoff is kicking off long-term partnerships with both the Stonegate Group, the largest pub company in the UK, and accessibility and inclusion consultancy Tilting the Lens.

Dunkeld House Hotel joins Crerar Hotels and secures four-star AA rating 

The 100-bed hotel, set within a 280-acre estate on the banks of the River Tay, is said to offer guests the ‘decadence and period features’ of a country house, but with modern-day amenities. 

New Ayrshire Hospitality Training Academy to be led by Kevin MacGillivray 

Hub International is now inviting businesses to provide support by offering work experience placements, on-site visits, paid entry-level positions, and mentorship programmes.

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