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.

Jun- 2020 -

24 June

Business Bites

Nine ways to encourage pubs, bars and restaurants to remain Covid-secure as they prepare to reopen

Since the Covid-19 pandemic brought about the temporary lockdown across the UK since 20 March, we’ve seen closure of our pubs, bars and restaurants for several months. With the UK government’s phased approach of easing lockdown restrictions slowly unfolding, the announcement came that hospitality businesses could see themselves trading again…
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22 June

Restaurants

Edinburgh’s Tower Restaurant to close

The Tower Restaurant, located on top of the Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, is to close permanently. The restaurant said that in the light of the “many problems caused by the Covid-19 pandemic” it has made the “difficult decision” to close The Tower. In a statement posted on its website,…
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22 June

Pubs and Bars

Majority of public ready to ‘get back down the pub’, says CAMRA

A survey of 22,000 pub goers and beer drinkers across the UK polled by the consumer organisation, the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), has found that two thirds of people are confident to “get back down the pub when their local re-open”. The survey found that 65% had confidence in…
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11 June

Food and Drink

Reduction of two metre social distancing rule essential for pubs’ survival, says BBPA

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has urged the government to review the two metre guideline for social distancing ahead of the publication of sector guidance. According to research by the BBPA, the current position will mean that only a third (12,500) of England’s pubs will be able to…
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May- 2020 -

28 May

Coronavirus

Additional support for Scottish hospitality does not go far enough, says UKH

UKHospitality has warned that additional business support from the Scottish Government does not go far enough and will result in business failures and lost jobs. Yesterday, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture, Fiona Hyslop, announced further support for Scottish businesses including extending the small business retail, hospitality and…
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21 May

Comment

How to keep track of your cash flow

More than ever, cash flow is a key issue for small businesses, and understanding it is crucial to making informed decisions at the right time. The government will be asking businesses to demonstrate that they have an understanding of the state of their cash flow as it stands, and in…
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Apr- 2020 -

9 April

Coronavirus

AAB calls on government to enhance support for businesses

Accountancy firm Anderson Anderson and Brown (AAB) has called on the UK Government to implement a series of “wide-reaching” measures aimed at helping businesses to survive the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Lyn Calder, managing partner and also the firm’s head of deals for the Central Belt in Scotland,…
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7 April

Pubs and Bars

Buzzworks Holdings donates £10,000 to Hospitality Action amid coronavirus pandemic

Independent bar and restaurant operators Buzzworks Holdings has made a £10,000 donation to UK charity Hospitality Action, amid the coronavirus pandemic. The donation will provide funding for the charity, which offers a range of support services for people working within the hospitality industry, including a 24 hour hotline for advice,…
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2 April

Government

Chancellor set to announce overhaul to SME loan scheme

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly set to announce an overhaul to the SME loan scheme that will allow companies to access help quicker. According to Sky News, Sunak and members of the Treasury were reportedly in talks with major lenders, including Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of…
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Mar- 2020 -

26 March

Coronavirus

Covid-19: Banks under fire over emergency loan scheme

Banks have come under fire over government-backed emergency loans which require business owners to sign for a personal guarantee, as the UK battles with the Covid-19 pandemic. The British Business Bank (BBB) opened applications for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) on Monday (23 March), and claimed the loan…
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