Scotland
We report on the key developments shaping Scotland’s 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 what’s happening across Scotland’s diverse and dynamic food landscape.
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Nov- 2022 -1 NovemberRestaurants
Fulham Shore H1 revenues up 35% on pre-Covid levels
Fulham Shore has reported that its revenues for the six months to 25 September 2022 (H1) have increased by 35% compared to the same period in 2019 prior to the onset of Covid-19, and revenues have also grown 25% year-on-year. Overall, the group traded in line with management expectations in…
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Oct- 2022 -31 OctoberVenues & Properties
Airds Hotel and Restaurant announces £400k refurb
Airds Hotel and Restaurant in Argyll on the west coast of Scotland has revealed a “significant” refurbishment programme that will cost approximately £400k. It is reported that the refurbishment will be undertaken over the next two winters, with the hotel and restaurant to remain open throughout to “ensure minimal disruption…
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20 OctoberBusiness
Hospitality loses 2,200 sites in three months amid cost challenges
Britain’s hospitality sector saw a net decline of one closure every hour in the third quarter of 2022, including pubs, bars, restaurants, cafes and hotels, according to the latest Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA and AlixPartners. The closures over the last quarter follow a “sharp rise” in prices in energy,…
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Sep- 2022 -21 SeptemberRestaurants
Chef Kevin Dalgleish opens first restaurant
Scottish chef, Kevin Dalgleish, has opened his first restaurant and bar, Amuse, in Aberdeen, Scotland. Amuse is a 70-cover restaurant complete with a bar, private dining space, and an outdoor area. Dalgleish has used his classical training to create a menu that highlights the local and regional Scottish produce available…
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8 SeptemberBusiness
UKH calls for action as 1 in 5 businesses warn of collapse
UKHospitality has called on the government for increased support as a new survey has found that one in five hospitality businesses saying they will not survive the current crisis, while three in five operators admitted they are no longer profitable. The findings come from a recent survey of hospitality operators,…
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1 SeptemberPubs and Bars
BrewDog to close six sites due to rising costs
BrewDog CEO James Watt has announced it is set to close six of its sites amid rising costs and has called on the government to “get a grip” and provide assistance to the sector. In a LinkedIn post, Watt said that there has been “no prospect of any help” from…
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Aug- 2022 -25 AugustRestaurants
Kitchin Group announces duo of appointments
Kitchin Group has announced a duo of new appointments, with Steven Spear taking the helm as restaurant manager as his predecessor, Matteo Inzaina, steps into a new role as training and operations manager. Spear has worked in some of Scotland’s leading restaurants while Inzaina has been restaurant manager at Edinburgh’s…
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24 AugustRestaurants
Ralph & Finns announces new head chef
Scottish bar and brasserie Ralph and Finns has announced that Kevin O’Neill has been appointed as its new head chef. Previously at restaurants such as Cameron House, Rogano and The Western Club, O’Neill has unveiled a new menu that aims to feature locally sourced and freshly prepared ingredients from across…
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19 AugustPubs and Bars
The Alchemist returns to profit
The Alchemist Bar and Restaurant has reported a profit after tax of £2.34m for the year ended 31 March 2022 compared with a loss of -£5.51m the prior year. The results saw sales of £55m, more than three times higher than the year prior despite the beginning of the financial…
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18 AugustFood and Drink
Eddy’s Food Station opens its third site
Eddy’s Food Station has announced the opening of its third location today in Larbert, Scotland. This follows its Alloa store which opened just a few months ago, and the Greenock store last week (9 August). The newest venture from Stephen Thompson, former CEO and co-founder of Morning, Noon and Night,…
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