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With the recent high-profile acquisition of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) by Netflix, the world of sports entertainment has seen a resurgence in professional wrestling this year. As a result, licensed premises throughout Scotland may consider s...

The 1 am pilot scheme in Glasgow City Centre has provided a much-needed boost to the City's late-night economy over the past year, and on Friday, the 9th of May, the City of Glasgow Licensing Board agreed to make it a permanent part of their policy. ...

Research conducted by Planet Cruise travel experts last year found that Glasgow took the top spot globally for the best city to visit for live music, beating out Lyon and Zurich to take the crown. Scottish crowds are also celebrated across the world ...

Navigating the world of licensing and regulations for children and young persons can be complex. Whether you're working in the hospitality sector, a parent, guardian, child or young person yourself, understanding the legal requirements is crucial. Le...

As the festive season approaches, the hospitality sector gears up for extended celebrations. With Christmas and Hogmanay just around the corner, Licensing Boards have announced extended licensing hours for bars, clubs, and other licensed venues. What...

When The Social Hub made the decision to open their first UK site in Glasgow at Candleriggs Square, our Licensing Team were delighted to act as their legal advisors and support them in obtaining the necessary consents. The purpose-built space represe...

It’s hard to believe but this year marks 15 years since the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 (The 2005 Act) came in to effect on 1 September 2009. This important anniversary has an impact on those who have had personal licences from their inception, whi

What is the consultation about and what are its aims? This Scottish Government consultation is looking for views/opinions in relation to proposed regulations to restrict the promotions of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) in situations

  The new Licensing Board Policy statements which have recently been released have brought some significant changes to Licensing Policy across Scotland. A welcomed and notable new policy point highlighted in both Glasgow and Edinburgh is the imp

  The City of Glasgow Licensing Board published their new statement of licensing policy at the beginning of November 2023.  The new statement has introduced some significant changes to licensing policy in Glasgow, one of the most notable ch

We are thrilled to share that our Licensing team has once again secured a remarkable achievement in the Chambers and Partners UK Guide, retaining their Band 1 status. Our team's consistently high levels of both legal expertise and outstanding client

Licensing Boards in Scotland have a statutory duty to publish their ‘statement of licensing policy’ every five years under The Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. Each individual Licensing Board is required to publish a policy statement before the beginni