Scotland
First extensions announced in Scotland by Aberdeen City Licensing Board for the Men’s Football World Cup
We have previously given updates around the upcoming Men’s football World Cup in Summer 2026, and what may happen or be required around licensing hours within both England and Wales, and Scotland. In Scotland there is currently no action be...
Scottish Government look at Licensing Hours for Men’s World Cup 2026
Further to our news item last week in relation to the Government proposal to extend hours for the on sale of alcohol, should one of the Home Nation teams reach the latter stages of the Men’s World Cup 2026.This would only apply to England an...
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Scotland Overprovision policy change for Edinburgh
In an historic Board meeting Edinburgh’s licensing board voted to remove its overprovision policy which has been in place for a number of years and has had significant impact on licensing applications, especially for new venues. Of note it ...
Scotland Cruise Ship Levy
Today sees the end of the consultation period for a potential cruise levy. Which is separate and potentially additional to the visitor levy, which the Scottish Executive has determined to implement but has been subject to fierce debate and now del...
Glasgow | 1 am pilot scheme made permanent
Over the past year, the Glasgow Licensing Board has been conducting a pilot scheme allowing ‘on sale’ premises within the designated city centre area to extend their terminal hour from midnight to 1 am. 54 premises took part in t...
VE and VJ Day Commemoration
This year marks the 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day – Victory in Europe and Victory in Japan. Victory in Europe (VE Day), which takes place on 8 May, marks the Allied victory in Europe. The war in the Far East did not end until 15 Augu...
Borrow Cup scheme to launch today
The UK’s first returnable cup initiative between multiple national brands, called “Borrow Cup” launches today in Glasgow for an initial 3-month trial, with the objective to reduce the 388 million disposable cups used in Scotland,...
Edinburgh Visitor Levy Implementation Delayed by Three Months
The predicted date for commencement of the Edinburgh visitor levy was July of this year, however, following confirmation of the introduction, councillors have voted to delay the start of the transition period until October. This provides a welcome...