Guide
Apply for an alcohol premises licence in Scotland
Food, Drink & Hospitality
Scotland
To sell alcohol from business premises in Scotland, you need a premises licence from your local Licensing Board. Scotland has its own licensing system under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, which is different from England and Wales.
Operating plan: Your operating plan is a key part of the application. It must describe the type of premises, proposed opening hours (on-sales and off-sales separately), activities offered, and any children and young persons policy.
Off-sales hours: The maximum permitted off-sales hours in Scotland are 10am to 10pm. Individual Licensing Boards may restrict these further.