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- 2025 -

8 July

Catering Companies

Buzzworks secures Cynergy Bank funding to support growth plans

Ayrshire-based hospitality group Buzzworks Holdings has secured funding from Cynergy Bank to support its expansion across Scotland. The investment will support the refinancing of existing facilities, a management buyout, and provide capital for future acquisitions. Buzzworks plans to add new bar and restaurant sites, and venues that combine hospitality and…
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1 July

Restaurants

Pizza Pilgrims FY revenues rise 20% to £34.4m

Pizza Pilgrims has reported a 20% rise in revenues to £34.4m for the financial year ending 30 June 2024, up from £28.7m the previous year. However, pre-tax profits fell to a loss of £0.1m, down from a profit of £0.7m in 2023, while EBITDA – excluding exceptional items – also…
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Jun- 2025 -

30 June

Pubs and Bars

Discovery Group expands with first Star Pubs lease

Discovery Group is set to grow its hospitality estate to 16 venues across northern England and Scotland, having announced it is taking on its first long-term lease with pub operator Star Pubs. The two companies are investing £850k in a joint refurbishment of The County Hotel in North Berwick, which…
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27 June

Features

Could campsites be the key to saving the Great British pub?

If you’re a country pub operating at the height of summer, you are likely to gain ample business through casual drop-ins from thirsty walkers, weary cyclists and weekend tourists looking for a pint. But what if you could persuade them to use your beer garden as a camping base from…
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26 June

Pubs and Bars

Two independent Highland pubs brought to market for £4.5m

Two pubs in the Highlands that are owned by the same family have been brought to market as a package available for a freehold asking price of £4.5m. The first is The Clachaig Inn, a historic stone-built inn in Glencoe, set against the backdrop of the Glencoe peaks. Owners Peter…
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10 June

Restaurants

Thai Leisure FY revenues fall 3.9% to £31.3m

Thai Leisure Group, the operator behind Chaophraya and fast-casual chain Thaikhun, has reported revenues of £31.3m for the year ended 30 January, down 3.9% from the previous year’s £32.5m. According to the group’s filing at Companies House, its performance reflects the challenging consumer environment that has impacted the wider hospitality…
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May- 2025 -

22 May

Restaurants

Pizza Express opens at Edinburgh Airport

Pizza Express has opened a new location at Edinburgh Airport in partnership with franchisee Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE). Alongside its classic dishes, diners will also be able to enjoy breakfast creations, with the Edinburgh location just one of two of the brand’s restaurants serving a pizza-inspired breakfast menu, available from…
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8 May

News-In-Brief

Today’s news in brief – 08/05/25

JD Wetherspoon has seen its like-for-like sales rise by 5.6% in Q1, with year-to-date like-for-like sales rising by 5.1%. Total sales only increased by 5% in the quarter, which is slightly less than like-for-like sales as the group opened two pubs and sold seven in the year-to-date. The pub operator…
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8 May

Catering Companies

John Fleming joins Thomas Franks as regional managing director

Thomas Franks, UK-based family-owned catering partner, has appointed John Fleming as regional managing director for Scotland. Fleming is an award-winning chef with experience at Michelin star restaurants, hotels, stadia, and foodservice locations. Most recently, he was head of food (Scotland) at BaxterStorey. At Thomas Franks, he will oversee food and…
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1 May

News

Edinburgh’s Stockbridge Tap sold for almost £1m

The Stockbridge Tap in Stockbridge, Edinburgh has been sold to new operators off of an asking price of £950,000. The pub has been sold on behalf of Edinburgh Real Ale Company, a family-owned business, who owned and operated the business for over 20 years. The pub has been sold to…
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