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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Apr- 2021 -27 AprilFood and Drink
Reopening sales down 24% compared with 2019, says CGA
Like-for-like sales for the reopening week starting 12 to 18 April 2021, were down 24% from the same period two years ago, according to the latest figures from the Coffer CGA Business Tracker. With the majority of sites still closed, total sales last week overall were 57% down compared with…
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26 AprilRestaurants
Prezzo joins UberEats
UberEats has announced that Prezzo is now available to order via its delivery app. Prezzo will be available on the app from today, across 80 locations nationwide including London, Scotland and Manchester. The partnership also plans to roll out to more locations by the end of April. Prezzo has 152…
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23 AprilPubs and Bars
Star Pubs & Bars to only reopen 50% of Scottish sites on 26 April
Star Pubs & Bars, which is part of the Heineken Group, has announced its plans to reopen around 50% of its 230 sites in Scotland on 26 April. The country’s largest pub operator is not expected to reopen the remaining half of its sites until 17 May, when lockdown restrictions…
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20 AprilGovernment
Outdoor hospitality in Wales to reopen on 26 April
Outdoor hospitality in Wales will be allowed to reopen from Monday 26 April, the Welsh government has confirmed. It comes as first minister Mark Drakeford said Covid-19 cases in the area continue to fall – with officials also allowing for six people from different households to mix outside from 24…
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19 AprilTrade Associations
UKH Cymru urges Welsh gov to ‘bring forward’ indoor reopening
UKHospitality Cymru (UKHC) is calling for the Welsh government to “bring forward” the date for the reopening of indoor hospitality in the country. The trade association is calling for the reopening of Wales’ hospitality sector to at least align with England and Scotland’s commitment to opening doors on 17 May.…
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14 AprilBreweries and Distilleries
BrewDog announces new hotel and bar site in Edinburgh
BrewDog has announced it will be opening a new hotel and bar in Edinburgh later this year. James Watt, the brand’s chief executive, confirmed the plans to expand Brewdog’s hotel business to the Scottish capital on Twitter. Watt said: “Announcing the BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh. An amazing beer hotel & bar…
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14 AprilTrade Associations
SLTA ‘disappointed’ over hospitality alcohol rules
The Scottish Licence Trade Association (SLTA) has reiterated its disappointment that bars, restaurants and cafés will still not be able to serve alcohol indoors until the licensed hospitality industry begins to reopens later next month. The news follows an announcement made by first minister Nicola Sturgeon who stated that while…
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12 AprilRestaurants
The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant appoints new head chef
The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant has announced the appointment of Mark Donald as head chef. Donald will join the restaurant from his position at Number 1 at The Balmoral in Edinburgh, where he has retained the Michelin star until he departed in 2021. The restaurant is located in the heart of…
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7 AprilCoronavirus
Scotland’s night time economy leaders call for more financial assistance
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) Scotland has published a letter, pleading with the Scottish government for greater financial support for the sector and a clearer path out of lockdown. In the letter, the trade group warned of the industry’s “Armageddon” as it criticised the “unfair treatment” the sector has…
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6 AprilTrade Associations
UKH publishes hospitality ‘manifesto’ ahead of Scottish election
UKHospitality (UKH) has published its “manifesto” as representatives of the hospitality industry, ahead of the Scottish parliamentary elections in May. The trade association issued demands for the country’s political parties to help assist the industry’s return after lockdown. As part of the manifesto, UKH called for a full review of…
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