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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Jun- 2021 -4 JunePubs and Bars
Hawthorn sales reach 98% of pre-pandemic levels
Hawthorn, the community pub company, has revealed that like-for-like sales since 12 April at its leased and tenanted estate are at 98% compared to the same period in 2019. As a part of its parent company, New Riverโs, full year results for the 12 months ended 31 March 2021, the…
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3 JuneCoronavirus
UKH and DWP launch initiative to promote sector opportunities
UKHospitality (UKH) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have partnered to promote jobs in hospitality.ย The partnership will see UKH running sessions in partnership with Jobcentre Plus work coaches in every region of England, as well as across Scotland and Wales this month.ย With hospitality reopening following 15…
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1 JunePubs and Bars
Quarter of licensed premises yet to reopen, report finds
One in four (23.7%) restaurants, pubs, bars and other licensed premises across Britain are yet to reopen despite the return of inside service, according to the latest Market Recovery Monitor research from CGA and AlixPartners reveals. Just under 25,000 venues still remain shut, and trading numbers are currently 76.6% in…
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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 Bennyโs, and Chiquito claimed that โno meaningful โlike-for-like salesโ comparisonsโ 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 Sturgeonโs recent appointments to her cabinet in the Scottish government. Kate Forbes MSP has been appointed as the cabinetโs 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 2019ย
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.ย 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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