An analysis of UK Hospitality between “nice pub tax” and hidden operational costs
An Analysis of UK Hospitality between possible reassessments and hidden operational costs. A special focus on Scottish Hospitality and existing support.
Focus on Scotland: Hospitality, Rising Costs, Business Rates and What Comes Next
Focus on Scotland: April 2026 update
In our latest note, we review current cost-of-living pressures, margins, and profitability across Scotland’s hospitality sector — and what this may mean in the months ahead.
Focus on Scotland: Who Really Benefits from a Tourist Tax?
Scotland weighs tourist levies: fair funding for roads and heritage, or extra burden on families, microbusinesses, and rural communities?
Focus on Scotland: Whisky and Heritage drive the economy
NorthStar Consulting’s UK Food & Beverage division supports Scotland’s whisky industry and heritage tourism with strategic know-how, helping SMEs and exporters thrive globally.
Hospitality and Scotland in 2025: Challenges & Opportunities
Scottish hospitality businesses are under pressure in 2025, with rising costs, labour shortages, and seasonal dips testing resilience. From hotels in Edinburgh to wellness retreats in the Highlands, SMEs must balance short-term survival with long-term growth. Collaboration, digital tools, and brand strategy consulting are key to sustaining bookings and strengthening Scotland’s role in the UK economy.