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- 2021 -1 JunePubs and Bars
Nightlife bookings lead 560% ticket sales surge
Ticket sales have spiked 560% in England for the 30 days following 21 June when compared to the same period in 2019. According to digital events and ticketing platform FIXR, the rise in demand, especially within the night-time economy, has outstripped a 90% increase in event listings. Scotland, Northern Ireland,…
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May- 2021 -25 MayRestaurants
The Restaurant Group reveals return to pre-pandemic sales
The Restaurant Group has confirmed a return to pre-pandemic levels of trading since the easing of restrictions across the UK. The owner of Wagamama, Frankie and Benny’s, and Chiquito claimed that “no meaningful ‘like-for-like sales’ comparisons” can be made for the first 20 weeks of FY21. Instead, the group revealed…
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24 MayRestaurants
Cameron House Hotel launches new fine dining restaurant
Cameron House Hotel has announced the launch of its new fine dining restaurant, which is set to be led by famous Scottish chefs Paul Taburrini and Martin Wishart. Named Tamburrini and Wishart, the new establishment will be based at the Loch Lomond hotel and will provide a Scottish-inspired five-course tasting…
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21 MayTrade Associations
UKH welcomes Scottish gov’s cabinet appointments
UKHospitality (UKH) has welcomed Nicola Sturgeon’s recent appointments to her cabinet in the Scottish government. Kate Forbes MSP has been appointed as the cabinet’s secretary for finance and the economy, while Ivan McKee MSP is set to take on the role of minister for business, trade, tourism and enterprise. The…
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17 MayCoronavirus
Indoor hospitality in Glasgow and Moray hit by further restrictions
Indoor hospitality operators in Glasgow and Moray are in dismay over the recent news that both areas are set to remain in Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions, despite the rest of the country moving further out of lockdown. First minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the two areas will remain under restrictions for…
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14 MayCoronavirus
April pub and restaurant sales down 60% against 2019
Managed pub and restaurant groups recorded a 60%% drop in total sales in April compared to the same month in 2019, according to the latest edition of the Coffer CGA Business Tracker. Restaurants performed marginally better than pubs, with declines of 51% and 67% respectively, due to strong delivery and…
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11 MayPubs and Bars
WBPA urges first minister to deliver grants for pubs
Companies representing hundreds of Welsh pubs and brewers, alongside the Welsh Beer and Pub Association (WBPA), have written to the newly re-elected first minister Mark Drakeford urging him to deliver grants for pubs and a roadmap ahead of re-opening. In a letter to Drakeford, the group stated that although it…
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10 MayTrade Associations
Scottish hospitality calls on gov to ‘listen and respond’ amid election result
The hospitality sector in Scotland is calling for the government and other Holyrood parties to “listen and respond” to the industry’s needs after the recent Scottish parliamentary election. The Scottish National Party (SNP) won its fourth election, securing 64 seats, but fell one short in securing an overall majority as…
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7 MayPubs and Bars
Star Pubs and Bars supports The Princess with £325k refurb
The Princess on Smithcroft Road in Riddrie, Glasgow has undergone a £325,000 refurbishment – after it was undertaken by Star Pubs and Bars. The pub is owned by mother and daughter team Adrienne Greenaway and Victoria Ashgar, who have run the pub for 19 years. As part of the refurbishment,…
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6 MayPubs and Bars
JD Wetherspoon appoints new general manager for Scotland
JD Wetherspoon has announced the appointment of Helen Dumbreck as general manager for the company’s 60 pubs throughout Scotland. She will have overall responsibility for the company’s Scottish pubs, which employ more than 2,500 people and have annual gross sales of £160m. Dumbreck has worked with the group since 2000…
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