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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Jun- 2022 -20 JuneNews
Rail strikes to cost hospitality £540m in lost sales
The three days of rail strikes set to take place this week will reportedly cost the hospitality sector £540m in lost sales across the week, according to UKHospitality (UKH). This is based on a 20% drop in sales where a typical June week sees takings in the UK of £2.75bn.…
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9 JunePubs and Bars
New gastropub opens on the outskirts of Edinburgh
The Gammell Family, owners of Conifox Adventure Park and Activity Centre in Kirkliston, has opened The Fetching Fox gastropub on the outskirts of Edinburgh. The 100-cover gastropub is housed in the park’s newly refurbished former Stables Bistro. It also features an outdoor area, with a gourmet barbecue in the Summer…
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May- 2022 -25 MayBusiness
National rail strike will ‘jeopardise’ hospitality recovery, says UKH
UKHospitality has warned that RMT’s proposed national rail strike this summer will “further jeopardise” the recovery of hospitality businesses working to rebuild following the pandemic, in the face of rising costs and a fall in consumer confidence. Kate Nicholls, UKHospitality CEO, said disruption to the rail network will discourage both…
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18 MayPubs and Bars
Marstons returns to profitability as sales hit pre-pandemic levels
Marstons has returned to profitability as its pub operating profit surged to £39.9m in the 26 weeks ending 2 April 2022 (H1 FY22), up from a loss of £57.2m in H1 FY21. Pre-tax profits are also up from a loss of £105.5m last year to £25.6m, and total revenues are…
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17 MayRestaurants
Chopstix partners with Haven Holiday Parks
Chopstix has announced a deal with holiday operator Haven that will see the restaurant bring its food to holiday park guests this year. The agreement, which marks the first foray into holiday parks for Chopstix, will see the first site open at Haven’s Craig Tara park in Ayrshire at the…
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9 MayRestaurants
German Doner Kebab to open landmark 100th UK site
Gourmet kebab restaurant, German Doner Kebab (GDK) has revealed it will reach the major milestone of opening its 100th UK restaurant this week. The landmark 100th site will open for customers on Tuesday 10 May, in the heart of Covent Garden on St. Martins Lane, London, in the heart of…
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Apr- 2022 -26 AprilPubs and Bars
Buzzworks Holdings acquires Herringbone
Scottish independent bar and restaurant operators, Buzzworks Holdings, has announced the acquisition of independent hospitality business, Herringbone. Herringbone currently has two venues, located within Edinburgh’s Goldenacre and by the coast in North Berwick, already operating and a third on the way in Edinburgh. With construction currently underway on 3 Royal…
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19 AprilRestaurants
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West announces new head chef
Scotland’s first sports hotel, the Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West has announced the promotion of Varvara Sainti to head chef, following her performance as sous chef at the hotel. Studying Hospitality in Rhodes, Sainti gained practical experience working in a number of boutique hotels in Greece, as well as on…
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14 AprilGovernment
Scotland to lift face covering laws on 18 April
Final confirmation face coverings are no longer a legal requirement to wear in most indoor public spaces and on public transport from Monday 18 April in Scotland. The Scottish Government has confirmed that the wearing of face coverings will become “only guidance” next week. In response the SLTA issued the…
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13 AprilTrade Associations
UKH launches local election manifesto highlighting community recovery
UKHospitality has published a raft of recommendations for local government ahead of elections in early May, stating the sector’s “crucial value” as an agent for positive change for post-Covid communities across the nation. UKHospitality’s Manifesto 2022: Revitalising Local Communities sets out a dozen ways in which local authorities, councillors and…
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