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.

Sep- 2019 -

5 September

Awards & Events

St Andrews Bar & Grill wins second AA-rosette

St Andrews Bar and Grill at Fairmont St. Andrews – the five-star luxury golf resort in Scotland – has just been awarded a second AA Rosette for its “culinary excellence”. The restaurant, set upon a clifftop with panoramic views over St Andrews Bay, is known for its steak and seafood…
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Aug- 2019 -

23 August

People

Dalmahoy Hotel appoints Bruce Price as its executive head chef

Bruce Price has joined the newly-refurbished Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club on the outskirts of Edinburgh as its new executive head chef. Price has cooked all over the world from Australia to Switzerland, China and Taiwan, since his early days in his native New Zealand. During his time in Scotland…
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22 August

Regulations & Policies

Mandatory calorie labelling a ‘retrograde step’, warns UKHospitality

UKHospitality has warned that the introduction of mandatory calorie labelling would place “significant burdens” on Scottish hospitality businesses. The warning follows recommendations by Food Standards Scotland to the Scottish Government to introduce mandatory labelling for all out-of-home food businesses. UKHospitality executive director for Scotland Willie Macleod said while UKHopsitlity is…
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22 August

Pubs and Bars

East Lothian pub reopens following £425,000 renovation

The Seaglass Inn in Port Seton, has reopened following a £425,000 refurbishment by Star Pubs and Bars, it will be run by mother and daughter team Christine O’Brien and Sarah Couch. The overhaul has given the pub a “stylish” contemporary look, created an outdoor area for alfresco eating and drinking,…
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Jul- 2019 -

31 July

Restaurants

Tattu reveals preview of its fourth site ahead of Edinburgh launch

Contemporary Chinese restaurant group, Tattu, has revealed a preview of its upcoming fourth restaurant in Edinburgh. Inspired by Scotland’s cosmopolitan capital, Tattu Edinburgh will pay homage to the relationship between ‘traditional and contemporary’; complete with a Chinois-style interior that features wooden fretwork, antique furnishings and chinoiserie fabric panelling partnered with…
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1 July

Pubs and Bars

AA Hospitality unveils The Pub Guide 2020

AA Hospitality and Hotel Services has revealed The Pub Guide 2020: 2,000 pubs for great beer and good food, is published today, Monday 1 July, with a brand new look and feel. The 21st edition of the AA Pub Guide is a guide to the country’s best pubs by county,…
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Jun- 2019 -

21 June

Awards & Events

Cameron Attfield crowned Diageo Reserve World Class GB

Cameron Attfield of Disrepute, London was crowned Diageo Reserve’s World Class Bartender of the Year 2019 at this year’s GB finale which took place at Taste of London on Thursday 20 June. The final kicked off on Tuesday with ice breakers and informal challenges amongst the competitors to build this…
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10 June

Food and Drink

Listeria and pre-packed sandwiches link probed following deaths

Public Health England (PHE), The Food Standards Agency (FSA), Public Health Wales (PHW), Food Standards Scotland (FSS), Health Protection Scotland (HPS) and a number of local authorities are investigating the source of listeria infections linked to pre-packed sandwiches. Six seriously ill hospital patients in England were found to be suffering…
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3 June

Awards & Events

First Andrew Fairlie award won by Prince Charles’ country house

The first award for hospitality excellence created in honour of legendary Scottish chef Andrew Fairlie has been won by Dumfries House, the 18th Century Ayrshire country mansion and estate rescued and redeveloped by Prince Charles. Fairlie, who died in January after a long battle with a brain tumour, was Scotland’s…
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Apr- 2019 -

18 April

Restaurants

Edinburgh Marina gains marine works licence

Edinburgh Marina has confirmed today that it has now been granted its marine works licence by Marine Scotland to open less than 2.5 miles from Edinburgh city centre. The granting of the licence paves the way for the construction of the new 373-berth marina which, will provide 24/7 access to…
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