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.

Jan- 2020 -

9 January

Restaurants

Café Rouge to open ‘world’s first’ cheese-themed hotel

Café Rouge has announced plans to open the “world’s first” cheese-themed hotel in Camden London. Suitably draped in cheese-themed decor, the Cheese Suite includes a cheese hotline delivery service, cheese board games, cheese soap and giant cheese installations. Guests can also expect a plethora of cheese boards and “crackers galore”…
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Dec- 2019 -

16 December

Advice

The seasonal game of highs and lows

As the end of 2019 approaches, this is the busiest time of year for many working in catering and hospitality. For us, December and January are the quietest months. But the quieter months are very valuable to us. We use this time to reflect on our successes and failures during…
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Oct- 2019 -

30 October

Restaurants

Chick-fil-a facing fresh LGBT backlash over second UK restaurant

Chick-fil-a is facing fresh criticism from the LGBT community after its “quiet” opening of a second UK restaurant at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort in Scotland. The Highland LGBT Forum said in a Facebook post that it is “disappointed” to see that the hotel has allowed a business with an “atrocious…
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28 October

Restaurants

Chick-fil-a opens second UK restaurant in Scotland

Chick-fil-a has opened a second site in Scotland, despite announcing that it would be closing its first UK restaurant following backlash from the LGBT+ community. A Chick-fil-a spokespeson said the chain is always “evaluating potential new locations”. They added: “The Aviemore Macdonald Hotel location gives us an opportunity to build…
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21 October

Advice

Food businesses urged to embrace Natasha’s law

In two years’ time Natasha’s law will come into effect which means that food businesses will need to include full ingredients labelling on pre-packaged foods for direct sale (PPDS). Ben Gardner, CEO of food safety experts the Navitas Group, argues that businesses should act sooner rather than later to end…
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11 October

People

Elior UK appoints new venue director for Scottish Rugby Hospitality

Elior UK has appointed Fi Morley as the new venue director for Scottish Rugby Hospitality. Morley said he will work in partnership with Scottish Rugby to “continue to deliver a first class offer” based on customer experience. Previously responsible for a significant transformation of business within Edinburgh’s The Hub, Elior said Morley…
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Sep- 2019 -

26 September

Catering Companies

Elior agrees five-year extension with BT Murrayfield

BT Murrayfield, Scotland’s largest sports stadium and the home of Scottish Rugby, has extended its catering contract with Elior UK for a further five years until June 2031 – making the partnership a 22-year deal. For the last 10 years, Elior has provided the best of Scottish produce for fans…
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25 September

Pubs and Bars

Macclesfield pub set to reopen after £132,000 investment

A community pub in Macclesfield is set to relaunch following an investment of more than £130,000 from community pub operator, Hawthorn Leisure. The Old Millstone, on Waters Green, will host an opening launch party on Friday 27 September following a “significant refurbishment”, including a complete revamp inside and out to…
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24 September

Restaurants

Tattu announces opening date for Edinburgh restaurant

Contemporary Chinese restaurant and bar, Tattu, has announced it will officially open the doors to its first Scottish venue, and fourth in the group, in Edinburgh city centre on Friday 8 November 2019. The new restaurant will have a three-week soft launch period beginning on the 18th October 2019. Tattu…
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13 September

People

Buzzworks appoints Carole Lamond people director

Buzzworks Holdings, one of Scotland’s fastest growing independent restaurant and bar operators, has appointed a new people director to the business. Carole Lamond, who has over 20 years’ experience in personnel and people development, has joined the award-winning family business to help oversee employee development and retention as Buzzworks focuses…
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