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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May- 2024 -9 MayPubs and Bars
Pubs granted extended hours for Euros
The government has announced that pubs will be allowed to stay open till 1am should either England or Scotland make the semi finals of this summerโs European Championship. The decision will only cover venues in England and Wales as Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own licensing laws. Home Secretary…
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8 MayRestaurants
Chef Rodney Wages brings Avery to Edinburgh from San Francisco
Acclaimed American chef Rodney Wages is set to open his first UK restaurant, Avery, in Edinburghโs Stockbridge on 21 May. Avery Edinburgh is the evolution of Wagesโ Michelin-starred restaurant of the same name which opened in San Francisco in 2018. In 2023, Wages decided to close Avery San Francisco and…
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Apr- 2024 -24 AprilBusiness
Scottish Hospitality Sector hit by new immigration rules
Hospitality businesses in Scotland looking to hire overseas talent at a time when domestic recruitment can be difficult, are now facing a โnew hurdleโ following the UK governmentโs implementation of new salary thresholds in early April, according to immigration lawyers Fragomen. Under the new rules, hospitality businesses who look to…
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23 AprilBusiness
Gov delays tipping law until October 2024
The UK government has delayed the implementation of the tipping law from July 2024 to October 2024. The Department for Business and Trade published an updated Code of Practice on Monday (22 April 2024) on the fair and transparent distribution of tips that will have legal effect under the Employment…
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4 AprilNews
Todayโs news in brief – 04/04/24
Food price inflation in hospitality is more than double the rate seen in the retail sector despite steady easing over the last 12 months, the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index has revealed. In March 2023, the level of food inflation in hospitality and retail briefly converged at 19%. However, while…
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4 AprilRestaurants
Calorie labelling benefits do not outweigh risks, report finds
Public Health Scotland has produced a new report suggesting that the benefits of displaying calorie information on menus does not outweigh the risks. As a result the body has warned Scottish hospitality businesses against using the practice. The research was conducted with Scotland-based eating disorder charities and among individuals who…
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Mar- 2024 -28 MarchFood and Drink
Chopstix eyes Scottish expansion following Braehead opening
Chopstix has announced the opening of a new store in Braehead Shopping Centre in Scotland as part of its Scottish expansion. The new equity site will be the tenth Chopstix location to open in Scotland, where the company has identified significant growth opportunities. The companyโs sites in Edinburgh and Livingston…
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8 MarchNews
The Pierhouse Seafood Restaurant reopens following winter makeover
The Pierhouse Hotel and Seafood Restaurant at Port Appin has reopened its doors at the hotel following a two-month winter makeover which expanded its kitchen facilities thanks to a significant investment by the owners.ย The small hotel and Scottish seafood restaurant is led by head chef Michael Leathley and his…
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7 MarchNews
Todayโs news in brief – 07/03/24
Youngโs Pubs has acquired City Pub Group for ยฃ162m. The deal has added 51 wet-led pubs to the groupโs managed trading estate, taking its overall estate to 279. Youngโs has also expanded into new markets including Norwich and Cambridge thanks to the deal. UKH Scotland urged the Scottish government to…
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7 MarchTrade Associations
UKH Scotland urges govt to use extra ยฃ295m for sector support
UKHospitality Scotland has urged the Scottish government to allocate ยฃ295m towards supporting the hospitality industry.ย Calls from UKH to increase the government’s monetary support of the industry comes as Scotland will receive around ยฃ295m in additional funding through the Barnett formula. Since the start of the pandemic, Scotland has lost…
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