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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Jan- 2023 -10 JanuaryRestaurants
Duck & Waffle to open Edinburgh site
Duck and Waffle is set to open a new site in Edinburgh on 1 February, marking the brandโs first UK venture outside of London. The new site is located within St James Quarter, and will โmerge dynamic interiors, unrivalled hospitality, a buzzy atmosphere, and mouth-watering signature fare to create an…
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4 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Wetherspoons to serve 99p pints in January sale
Wetherspoon pubs are reducing the price of a wide selection of drinks and food in its January Sale. Price cuts started yesterday (3 January) and will last until 17 January.ย As a result, at 810 of the companyโs pubs across the UK, coffee and soft drinks will cost 99p. Meanwhile,…
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Dec- 2022 -22 DecemberRestaurants
Buzzworks unveils new Thirty Knots venue in Edinburgh
Buzzworks Holdings, a Scottish independent bar and restaurant operator, has unveiled its new venue, Thirty Knots, in South Queensferry, Edinburgh, which is due to open in November. Thirty Knots will take over the former site of The Three Bridges, situated beneath the Forth Bridge in Edinburgh, and will feature a…
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20 DecemberPeople
The Balmoral Hotel appoints new executive chef
The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Edinburgh, has announced the appointment of Paul Hart as the hotelโs new executive chef.ย Hart reportedly joins with over 28 years of culinary experience from Gleneagles where he held the role of culinary development partner. Prior to that, he was also executive head…
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16 DecemberPubs and Bars
SBPA says Scottish budget will be โmet with disappointmentโ from hospitality industry
The Scottish Beer and Pub Association has said that the Scottish Governmentโs latest budget announcement will be โmet with disappointmentโ from hospitality operators. According to the SPBA, crucial to the disappointment will be the decision not to replicate the business rates relief. Emma McClarkin, CEO of the Scottish Beer and…
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14 DecemberNews
Chopstix opens Livingston store amid Scottish expansion plans
Chopstix, opened its second site in the Scottish town of Livingston this month, with further Scottish locations in the pipeline. Chopstixโ estate in Scotland includes stores in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen as well as an existing site in the Livingston designer outlet, the largest outlet mall in Scotland. The new…
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8 DecemberRestaurants
The Real Greek to open first site in Scotland
The Real Greek is set to open its first site in Scotland, with a new site in St James Quarter, a new district in the city centre of Edinburgh.ย It marks The Real Greekโs 26th site, its 14th site outside of the capital and the fifth new restaurant to open…
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6 DecemberRestaurants
Stack & Still opens first London branch with Leicester Square flagship
Stack and Still has announced the opening of its first branch outside of Scotland with a new flagship on Irving Street off Leicester Square. Set to open on Wednesday 7 December, the 225-seater restaurant will be serving its all-day menu of pancake dishes over its three floors, including an outdoor…
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Nov- 2022 -30 NovemberPeople
Maryculter House appoints new head chef
Scottish hotel Maryculter House has appointed David Butters as its new head chef. Butters will oversee the hotelโs Scottish restaurant, Poachers and banqueting offering, leading a team of eight. He has over 20 years experience in the industry and has worked in some of the top kitchens in the UK…
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29 NovemberCatering Companies
SFRS extends contract with Sodexo for two more years
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has extended its soft facilities management services contract with Sodexo for a further two years.ย The contract, which has a value of ยฃ5m a year, will see Sodexoโs 350 colleagues continue to deliver catering, cleaning, security, waste services and grounds maintenance services for…
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