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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Nov- 2020 -20 NovemberCoronavirus
Tiers three and four could provide losses for 95% of Scottish hospitality
The placement of 32 local areas into tougher Covid-19 restrictions could lead to vast closures for pubs and hospitality firms across Scotland, according to new research. A report published by UKHospitality Scotland, the Scottish Beer and Pub Association, and the British Institute of Innkeeping has found that 95% of the…
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18 NovemberCoronavirus
Lack of progress shows โhospitality not the causeโ, says SHG
Negative or slow trends in the battle against coronavirus are proving that Scotlandโs pubs, restaurants and hotels are not the cause of the problem, according to the Scottish Hospitality Group. The hospitality group, which represents businesses including The DRG Group, Signature Pubs and G1 Group, made the comments following Nicola…
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13 NovemberCoronavirus
Restrictions drive October pub and restaurant sales into reverse
The roll-out of more regional Covid restrictions further depressed sales in Britainโs managed pub, restaurant and bar groups in October, according to the latest data from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker. The tracker, which is produced by CGA in partnership with RSM and The Coffer Group, found that 83% of…
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11 NovemberCoronavirus
JD Wetherspoon reports 27.6% sale decrease
JD Wetherspoon chairman, Tim Martin has labelled the government’s latest hospitality restrictions โbaffling and confusingโ, as the company reports a like-for-like sales decrease ofย 27.6%.ย For the 15 weeks to 8 November 2020 the pub chain reported that sales in October were โsignificantly lowerโ than previous months, following the imposition…
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6 NovemberCoronavirus
Job security concerns rise among hospitality workers
Concerns over job security are growing among hospitalityโs frontline workers, according to CGA and CPL Learning Hospitalityโs โHospitality Professionalsโ panel. According to the snap survey, almost three quarters (72%) of respondents were either very concerned (39%) or slightly concerned (33%) about their short-term job security.ย This renewed anxiety comes ahead…
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5 NovemberCoronavirus
Chancellor extends furlough scheme to March
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that the furlough scheme will be extended until the end of March, amid increased measures for business support as the UK enters a four-week lockdown. Payments are set to remain at 80% of employeeโs wages. It comes as the chancellor said that it was โright…
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Oct- 2020 -28 OctoberCoronavirus
Scotland to ease pub rules
As of Monday (2 November), pubs and restaurants in many Scottish areas will be able to serve alcohol to customers again.ย ย Premises in level two of the country’s new five-tier system will be allowed to serve alcohol with a meal until 8pm, the announcement was made yesterday by Nicola Sturgeon,…
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27 OctoberPeople
Cameron House appoints Zoltan Szabo as executive chef
Cameron House Resort has announced the appointment of Zoltan Szabo as executive chef. The appointment comes ahead of the resorts reopening in 2021, At the helm of culinary operations of Cameron House Resort, the resort said Szabo has been appointed to lead the creative team to โfurther elevateโ the five-star…
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27 OctoberTrade Associations
Scottish trade bodies offer ‘workable framework’ ahead of Gov debate
Trade associations representing Scotlandโs hospitality sector have written to Nicola Sturgeon and MSPs proposing a workable โStrategic Frameworkโ for the countryโs sector ahead of aย scheduled debate later today (27 October). UKHospitality Scotland, the Scottish Licensed Trade Association, Scottish Beer and Pub Association and Scottish Hospitality Group have sought clarification…
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23 OctoberCoronavirus
Hospitality bodies launch legal action against Scottish Government
Five Scottish hospitality bodies have commenced the process of legal action in opposition to the latest restrictions imposed by the Scottish Government. The Scottish Beer and Pub Association, The Scottish Licensed Trade Association, UKHospitality (Scotland), the Scottish Hospitality Group and the Night Time Industries Association Scotland have come together to…
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