Scotland
We report on the key developments shaping Scotlandโs foodservice and hospitality sector, from Glasgow and Edinburgh to Aberdeen, Inverness, and beyond. This archive covers restaurant and pub openings, catering contracts, chef appointments, regulatory changes, trading updates, and regional challenges unique to the Scottish market. Whether you’re a local operator, part of a national brand with Scottish sites, or a supplier monitoring demand shifts, we provide the insights you need. Our editorial focus ensures that chefs, landlords, caterers, and hospitality executives stay informed on whatโs happening across Scotlandโs diverse and dynamic food landscape.
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Jul- 2024 -3 JulyBreweries and Distilleries
Heineken UK relocates HQ to Edinburgh
Heineken UK has announced its planned relocation of its Scottish office and company headquarters to 6 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. Following over 20 years at its current site in Broadway Park, Edinburgh, Heineken has chosen the city-centre location after reviewing the companyโs evolving ways of working ahead of its current…
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2 JulyPubs and Bars
Euros and Fatherโs Day boost beer sales
Beer sales in managed venues rose 18% in the week ended 22 June as a result of the combination of the European Championship and Fatherโs Day. The upswing helped cause a 9% increase in total drinks sales compared with the same period last year, according to data from CGA. This…
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1 JulyNews
Todayโs news in brief – 01/07/24
Scottish hospitality saw a 33% rise in sales during Scotlandโs Euros matches, with high street pubs benefiting the most from an average 74% rise in sales. According to CGA by NIQ data, the day of Scotlandโs game vs Switzerland generated the biggest boost in sales, rising 28% compared with last…
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1 JulyBusiness
Scottish games during Euros boost hospitality sales by a third
Scottish hospitality venues have experienced a 33% rise in sales during Scotlandโs Euros matches.ย ย The data, which was collected by CGA by NIQ, revealed that the day of Scotlandโs game vs Switzerland generated the biggest boost in sales, with an increase of 38% on last year.ย Meanwhile, games where Scotland…
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Jun- 2024 -20 JuneNews
The Macallan to launch new dining experience in Scotland
Single malt Scotch whisky brand The Macallan is collaborating with Spanish restaurant El Celler de Can Roca to launch a new permanent dining experience, TimeSpirit, at The Macallan Estate this summer. The Macallan and El Celler De Can Rocaโs collaboration, TimeSpirit, will be the Spanish restaurantโs first dining concept outside…
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12 JuneNews
Todayโs news in brief – 12/06/24
Heston Blumenthalโs Fat Duck Group posted a pre-tax loss ofย ยฃ1.4m for the year ended 28 May 2023. In documents filed on Companies House, the parent company of Fat Duck and the Hinds Head pub in Bray saw a dip in turnover from ยฃ11.5m in 2022 to ยฃ9.5m in 2023.…
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12 JunePubs and Bars
Scotland’s only cocktail bar on the beach put up for sale
The Cladach Beach House, Scotlandโs only cocktail bar located on the beach, on the Isle of Arran, has been put up for sale for ยฃ195,000. The bar features both indoor and outdoor seating, a cosy indoor log burner, outdoor fire pit and Tiki-style bar. The room can accommodate for around…
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May- 2024 -13 MayNews
Todayโs news in brief – 13/05/24
Pizza Pilgrims plans to expand into Scotland and Wales as revenues hit โrecordโ ยฃ28.7m during the year ended 25 June 2023. The pizza chain has also revealed that pre-tax profit more than doubled to ยฃ700k and EBITDA before exceptional items was ยฃ2.4m โ up from ยฃ1.1m in 2022. A further…
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13 MayRestaurants
Pizza Pilgrims to expand in Scotland and Wales amid โrecordโ FY
Pizza Pilgrims has unveiled plans to expand into Scotland and Wales as revenues rose by 37% to a โrecordโ ยฃ28.7m during the year ended 25 June 2023.ย The pizza chain, which currently trades from 20 locations, has also revealed that pre-tax profit more than doubled to ยฃ700k and EBITDA before…
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9 MayNews
Todayโs news in brief – 09/05/24
Brewdog co-founder and CEO James Watt will step down after 17 years in charge. He informed the board of his decision last year and will be replaced by the companyโs chief operating officer, James Arrow. He will still own 21% of the company and will hold the newly created title…
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