Coronavirus: Highland hospitality operators’ plea for reopening timeline

Clarity on timelines for the reopening of all types of hospitality businesses and social distancing protocols, including a scientific review of the case for two-metre distancing, are the key demands from Highland operators in a fresh plea to the Scottish Government

Coronavirus: licensed trade must be open for furlough changes to work

All of the UK’s pubs and bars must be allowed to reopen in order for changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to work, say business and consumer groups

Syrups firm to launch online masterclass series for bartenders

Syrups producer Monin is to launch a weekly digital masterclass series for bartenders during the lockdown period

Summer fizz from Edinburgh Gin

Pubs that are able to reopen later in the summer will have the choice of a new ready to drink gin cocktail with the launch of Edinburgh’s Gin’s Raspberry Gin Fizz

Online island whisky tasting series travels to Orkney

The second in a series of online whisky tasting events which aims to bring island communities together and promote local businesses is making its way to the shores of Orkney this week
A multi-million pound expansion of the Ardbeg distillery is planned.

Distillery toasts Ardbeg Day with limited edition whisky release

Ardbeg Distillery hasn’t allowed lockdown to put the brakes on its whisky calendar as it unveils a limited edition single malt ahead of its Ardbeg Day online celebrations

Bunnahabhain to celebrate Fèis Ìle with virtual tasting tonight

Bunnahabhain Distillery will showcase its two Islay Festival editions in a virtual tasting tonight after this year’s Fèis Ìle was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic

Buzzworks’ community spirit feeds thousands during lockdown

The team at Buzzworks Holdings has worked with a local charity to provide thousands of meals for vulnerable communities during the coronavirus lockdown
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Coronavirus: Fresh calls for one metre social distancing

The Scottish Government must consider reducing social distancing parameters to one metre – in line with World Health Organisation recommendations – if pubs, bars and restaurants are to be viable when they reopen
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Coronavirus: new survey lets £51k premises have their say

A new industry survey is looking to gather the experiences of operators across Scotland whose premises have a rateable value above £51,000

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Jack Cummins
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Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
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Neil Morrison
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