Current restrictions levels retained
There will be no change to the level of coronavirus restrictions levels in place across Scotland this week, with a “more substantial” review expected next week, the first minister has stated
Sun shines on Magners sales
GOOD weather and the sequence of bank holidays in April and May provided some respite from “challenging” trading conditions, the firm behind Tennent’s lager...
Crerar digs deep for charity
Scottish hospitality group Crerar Hotels closed out 2020 in charitable form with the donation of £200,000 to various charities
Court asks board to think again
Buzzworks forces fresh look at Wetherspoon’s Prestwick application. A licence granted to JD Wetherspoon for a 552-capacity pub in Prestwick is to be reconsidered by South Ayrshire licensing board after a judge ruled its decision “unlawful”. Ayrshire operator Buzzworks, which operates Dome and Elliots in Prestwick, sought a judicial review of the decision to grant Wetherspoon a licence for the Main Street premises last November.
Deadline to apply for top-up grants is 5th February
Operators on the mainland have until tomorrow (5th February) to apply for the Scottish Government’s Strategic Framework Business Fund top-up grants.
Golf View unveils new spa
The Golf View Hotel in Nairn is in good health after a six-figure upgrade of its spa facilities.
Glasgow’s Grand Central to reopen under voco brand
Glasgow's Grand Central hotel is to reopen under the voco brand as IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts the name in Scotland - with a second property set to open in the capital.
Festive cheer for Booker
CASH and carry chain Booker enjoyed strong trading in the run up to Christmas, according to its most recent financial results.
Like-for-like sales in the...
Operators must apply for business rates relief
Operators must apply via their local authority website for business rates relief for 2021/2022.
Eden Mill breaks ground on new distillery
Scottish distiller Eden Mill has commenced construction of its new, multi-million pound distillery after securing planning permission for the facility.
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