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.

Jul- 2022 -

13 July

Catering Companies

Hibernian Football Club appoints Elior Catering Group

Contract caterer, Elior, has received the catering contract at Hibernian Football Club, a Scottish Premiership Football Club based in Edinburgh. The contract is reportedly worth a “significant” eight figure sum over the course of a nine-year term. In addition, the agreement will see Elior working with the club to “deliver…
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12 July

Restaurants

Chopstix opens first Haven site amid ‘record’ sales

Chopstix Noodle Bar has opened its first location in partnership with holiday park Haven this month, with the site on track to be the highest turnover store in Scotland. The opening at Haven’s Craig Tara park in Ayrshire, Scotland, marks the group’s first foray into holiday parks. It has also…
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Jun- 2022 -

27 June

Restaurants

Gleneagles Townhouse opens new restaurant The Spence

Gleneagles Townhouse, Edinburgh, has officially opened its all-day dining restaurant, The Spence, to the public. Jonny Wright returns to his native Scotland to take up the role of head chef, with over 16 years’ experience including stints as head chef at Jason Atherton’s Berner’s Tavern, where he was the recipient…
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24 June

Business

Scottish hospitality businesses losing £50m due to rail strikes

Hospitality businesses across Scotland could lose an estimated £50m due to the impact of industrial action taking place on the railways this week, industry bosses say. Leon Thompson, executive director of UKHospitality Scotland, said: “Members of the organisation have been reporting bookings being cancelled by customers as strike action by…
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22 June

People

UKH Scotland appoints new chair

UKHospitality Scotland has announced that Chris Wayne-Wills, CEO of Crerar Hotels, has taken on the role of chairman from Calum Ross, the owner and proprietor of Loch Melfort Hotel in Argyll. Elected by the UKHospitality Scotland Committee, Wayne-Wills becomes chairman at what is described as a “crucial time for the…
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21 June

Pubs and Bars

The Alchemist unveils second Edinburgh site amid £1.5m investment

The Alchemist has announced its continued expansion in Scotland with a £1.5m investment in a second bar and restaurant in Edinburgh, set to open in early 2023. The new site comprises a 7,051 square feet space located on George Street and it will house 185 covers for cocktails and all-day…
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20 June

News

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 June

Pubs 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 May

Business

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 May

Pubs 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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