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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Mar- 2025 -27 MarchPubs and Bars
Lomond Leisure Group to refurb Glasgow bar with Star Pubs
The Lomond Leisure Group (LLG) is embarking on a joint £275,000 revamp of the Van Winkle bar on Sandyford Place in Glasgow with Star Pubs. The investment will transform the bar, which will close on 30 March, into Gael and Grain, a pub celebrating Scottish food, drink and music opening…
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24 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 24/03/25
Wendy’s is on track to open its 50th UK restaurant in 2025, a year that will also see it establish its presence in Scotland, Ireland and Romania for the first time. New Wendy’s restaurants will open in Blackpool, Glasgow, Grays (Lakeside), Watford, and York in the coming months, creating over…
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24 MarchFood and Drink
Wendy’s plans to open 50th UK restaurant this year
Wendy’s has revealed that the brand is on track to open its 50th UK restaurant in 2025, a year that will also see it establish its presence in Scotland, Ireland and Romania for the first time. New Wendy’s restaurants will open in Blackpool, Glasgow, Grays (Lakeside), Watford, and York in…
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18 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 18/03/25
Emerald Hospitality will be expanding in partnership with Regis Group, a luxury real estate investor, to launch three dining concepts in Central London. Regis Group, which is known as the owner of Claridge’s Hotel in London, will enable Emerald to scale its portfolio while “continuing to set benchmarks in luxury…
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18 MarchRestaurants
Michelin-starred The Peat Inn up for sale
Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms The Peat Inn in St Andrews, Scotland, has been put up for sale for an undisclosed sum. Built in the 18th Century, The Peat Inn has a 250-year history of hospitality, having previously served as a coaching inn, hotel and pub. The business has been owned…
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13 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 13/03/25
Joe and the Juice will be opening a flagship site in Manchester on Saturday 15 March. According to the Danish juice bar chain, the opening was inspired by Manchester-based rap star Aitch, who slid into the brand’s Instagram DMs to voice his desire for a store in his hometown. In…
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13 MarchRestaurants
Lomond Leisure Group to open Kirk O’The Lochs restaurant and bar
Lomond Leisure Group has announced the launch of a new restaurant and bar, Kirk O’The Lochs, in the village of Tarbet, Scotland, in April 2025. The new restaurant, which seats up to 100 guests, is set in a restored historic church in the heart of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs…
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Feb- 2025 -21 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 21/02/25
Contract caterers saw their sales rise by 12% year-on-year in Q4 of 2024, following increases of 7%, 10% and 7% in the first three quarters. This means that caterers have now upped their sales year-on-year in every quarter since mid-2021 when venues were reopening after Covid restrictions. Monthly breakdowns showed…
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21 FebruaryRestaurants
Popeyes to open in Edinburgh
Popeyes UK has announced that it will be opening a location in Edinburgh this Spring. Bringing a taste of New Orleans to Edinburgh’s Princes Street, the all-new Popeyes will be the brand’s third restaurant opening in Scotland this year and the seventh in the country overall. As part of plans…
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3 FebruaryRestaurants
Glasgow sees highest volume of F&B deals in 2024
Glasgow city centre saw the highest volume of F&B transactions for over six years in 2024 with over 34 new openings, signifying a 25% rise on the year before, according to Savills. Of those 34 openings, almost 90% were local independent operators. This is a marked change since 2023, when…
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