Scottish Executive

Getting the Scottish licensing facts right

22-Mar-2007

A couple of weeks ago I commented rather dismissively on a row which erupted in Scotland over admission of the public to members' clubs in Scotland...

Scots to raise tobacco age to 18

12-Sep-2006

Fresh from banning smoking in public places it appears the Scottish Executive is about to unveil plans to raise the age limit for buying fags to 18....

Licensees call for clarification over Scottish hours

29-Jul-2005

Trade associations across Scotland have joined forces to call on the Scottish Executive to reassure the trade over its new licensing laws.The...

Hosts must be made to join Pubwatch'

20-Jan-2005

A licensee and former Pubwatch chairman has called for the Scottish Executive to look at making participation in a Pubwatch scheme compulsory....

Irresponsible promos' ban looms in Scotland

09-Dec-2004

by John Harrington Drinks promotions deemed "irresponsible" will be banned from Scottish pubs early next year, a top minister at the Scottish...

Scheme intended to cut rates may cost Scottish licensees

14-Dec-2001

Many licensees in Scotland will have to pay higher rates thanks to a scheme that was intended to cut rates for small businesses.The Scottish...