Cafes and restaurants won’t benefit, and nor will hospitality businesses in Scotland. “They’re where friendships are made, families celebrate, local talent gets its chance, and communities come together. “They give our towns and villages their character, and it would be heartbreaking to see them replaced by boarded-up windows and ‘For Sale’ signs. “This is a positive step that recognises just how important our local venues are. By backing them now, we’re helping to protect the heart and soul of our communities for years to come.”