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Scotland to lift all major restrictions in early August

23-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

All major Covid restrictions will be scrapped on Monday 9 August in Scotland as “a very significant degree of normality will be restored,” the First Minister has said.

Scottish pubs in ‘never-ending hell’ after delayed unlocking

16-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The Scottish Government has been told the hospitality sector is at a “breaking point” with trading restrictions set to continue into the summer.

'Deflation' after lockdown easing halted for Scottish central belt

01-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Many pub operators have been left disappointed by news that areas in the central belt of Scotland are to be held back from further lockdown easing.

Pubs allowed to serve alcohol indoors in Scotland

11-May-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Scottish pubs will be permitted to serve customers pints inside from next week, after the next easing of lockdown rules was confirmed.

Scottish pubs given green light for reopening

21-Apr-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs in Scotland will be able to reopen next week, it was confirmed by the First Minister.

Scottish pubs 'unfairly targeted' by alcohol rules

14-Apr-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Calls continue to mount for a relaxation of rules about serving alcohol when pubs reopen in Scotland.

Scottish pubs left with ‘more questions than answers’ on reopening

24-Feb-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Scottish pub operators and trade groups have said they still feel left in the dark by the Scottish Government’s announcement about when pubs can be expected to reopen.

Scottish pubs to be banned from serving takeaways indoors

13-Jan-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Pubs in Scotland will no longer be able to serve takeaways indoors and can only operate from a hatch or doorway as of Saturday (16 January).