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Scotland's short-term let licensing scheme came into effect in October 2022 and has quickly became one of the most topical issues within the licensing sector. The scheme is mandatory for all short-term let accommodation across the country. In this ar

The Best Bar None Scotland multi-agency scheme has now launched across Scotland for 2023. The scheme provides a national accreditation and was developed to improve standards and safety within Scotland’s hospitality industry.

Glasgow’s Licensing Board has agreed to allow one additional hour from the terminal hour when the UCI Cycling World Championships 2023 takes place in August.

It may come as a surprise to many that it is possible to sell alcohol in Scotland without a licence – but only in very specific circumstances. For example, once you pass security at certain airports and are considered to be ‘airside’, the licence requirement falls and alcohol sales can take place at any time.

Glasgow City Council have recently confirmed there are two significant changes to temporary Street Café permits, also known as Section 59 consents.

The Scottish Government is currently consulting on potential proposals to restrict the promotion and advertisement of alcohol. There has already been pushback from companies in the drinks sector on the detrimental effects this could have on the trade

The Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 sets out that Licensing Boards are required to publish their licensing policy every five years and the process usually takes place in the months following the Local Government elections. The purpose of this policy is

The Scottish Government have launched a consultation on permitted development rights in relation to planning law. Amongst other things they are seeking views on permitted development rights for pavement seating adjacent to hospitality premises. Pre-p

April’s #NationalPetMonth celebrates our much loved companions and raises awareness of responsible ownership across the UK. Many of us at MSHB have a furry friend at home (sometimes they even pop into the office!) so this is a cause close to our hear

On Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd of June the UK will enjoy a four-day bank holiday weekend to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Being the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, major national celebrations are likely to be held acr

Update as at 10th May 2022 - The proposed legislation discussed in the following article (originally published in March 2022) has now been scrapped following its omission from the 2022 Queen's Speech. Over the past two years, the UK Government has in

What is a Premises Licence? The Premises Licence itself authorises a premises to sell alcohol. It includes an Operating Plan, which sets out how alcohol can be sold on the premises and the other activities which can be carried out on the premises. A