Highland
Regional coverage of hospitality and foodservice activity across the Highlands, including Inverness, Aviemore, Fort William, and coastal hubs like Oban and Nairn. Tracks new restaurant, café, and pub openings; venue refurbishments; and catering developments shaped by tourism peaks, outdoor leisure trade, and rural regeneration. Also explores licensing updates, seasonal staffing patterns, and supply-chain logistics in remote and visitor‑led markets. Built for hospitality operators, F&B directors, and chefs managing venues in Scotland’s dynamic and tourism‑driven north.
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Oct- 2019 -30 OctoberRestaurants
Chick-fil-a facing fresh LGBT backlash over second UK restaurant
Chick-fil-a is facing fresh criticism from the LGBT community after its “quiet” opening of a second UK restaurant at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort in Scotland. The Highland LGBT Forum said in a Facebook post that it is “disappointed” to see that the hotel has allowed a business with an “atrocious…
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May- 2019 -30 MayPubs and Bars
Two Cumbrian country pubs brought to market
Real estate advisor Savills is bringing two Cumbrian inns; The Cross Keys and The Highland Drove, to market for £550,000 and £350,000 respectively. The Cross Keys Inn is a semi-detached country pub that is fully fitted with a commercial kitchen and holds a late license. Located in the village of…
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Apr- 2019 -16 AprilRestaurants
The Balmoral appoints Mark Donald head chef of Number One
The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Edinburgh, has announced Mark Donald as the new head chef of Number One – the hotel’s one Michelin star restaurant. The Scottish-born chef’s homecoming follows a 13-year stint abroad honing his skills on the international culinary scene working with some of the most…
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Feb- 2019 -7 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Nicholson’s Pubs to use secondary spaces for annual Whisky Showcase
Nicholson’s Pubs has launched its third annual Whisky Showcase with a plan of exploiting secondary spaces within its pubs to deliver a “unique whisky experience”. Working with whisky brands, including Glenfiddich and Copper Dog, a number of Nicholson’s sites will be turning sections of their pubs into dedicated whisky zones…
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Jun- 2018 -11 JuneAwards & Events
Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards 2018 announces winners
The winners of the Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards 2018 have been announced at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) during a ceremony hosted by Simon Rimmer. The awards gave special recognition to Isle of Harris Gin as the Product of the Year, Border Biscuits as the Business of…
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