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.
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Feb- 2019 -13 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Site investment brings growth to Buzzworks Holdings
Scottish hospitality group Buzzworks Holdings has reported an increase in turnover, up 9% from £14.8m to £16.2m, for 2018. The family-owned restaurant and bar operator, which manages 11 venues across Ayrshire and east Scotland, invested £1.8m into new venues, its existing portfolio and staff development boosting its pre-tax profits. During…
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7 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Nicholson’s Pubs to use secondary spaces for annual Whisky Showcase
Nicholson’s Pubs has launched its third annual Whisky Showcase with a plan of exploiting secondary spaces within its pubs to deliver a “unique whisky experience”. Working with whisky brands, including Glenfiddich and Copper Dog, a number of Nicholson’s sites will be turning sections of their pubs into dedicated whisky zones…
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7 FebruaryEducation
Scholarship launched in honour of late chef Fairlie
The Fairlie Scholarship has been launched by HIT Scotland in honour of Gleneagles chef Andrew Fairlie, who died in January. The chef scholarship was launched at the HIT Talent Conference 2019, and the industry charity said it had “been in the planning for some time” as Fairlie was “closely associated”…
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6 FebruaryBusiness
Star Pubs & Bars invests £960,000 Edinburgh pubs
Two multiple operators have taken on Edinburgh pubs and are undertaking major investments with Star Pubs and Bars, part of a £960,000 investment in four pubs in the Edinburgh area in the first quarter of 2019. The Annfield and The Victoria are both having kitchens installed to enable them to…
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5 FebruaryPubs and Bars
The Grahamston officially launches following £1.2m transformation
The Grahamston, a new restaurant and bar located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, celebrated the completion of its £1.2m transformation with an official launch party. Located within on Argyle Street, the new dining and drinking experience is inspired by Grahamston, forgotten village in the heart of the city buried…
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Jan- 2019 -28 JanuaryRestaurants
16-year-old Prestwick restaurant set for ‘transformation’
Prestwick restaurant, Elliot’s bar and restaurant is set for a “complete transformation” following “significant investment”. The restaurant, under its old name, closed its doors for the last time on 27 January, with work on the restaurant, to be renamed, Vic’s & The Vine, commencing right away. Kenny Blair, Buzzworks Holdings…
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22 JanuaryPeople
Gleneagles chef Andrew Fairlie dies
Tributes have been paid to Scottish chef Andrew Fairlie, who died aged 55 after suffering with a terminal brain tumour. Fairlie was first diagnosed with the tumour in 2005 and stepped down from the restaurant in November after doctors told him there was no further treatment available. The chef’s Gleaneagles…
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2 JanuaryCatering Companies
Sodexo wins £4m per year contract with Scottish Fire and Rescue
Catering company Sodexo has announced it has acquired a four-year contract worth £4m per year with Scottish Fire and Rescue (SFRS). The contract will see Sodexo deliver catering, cleaning, security and waste services. The agreement covers the full SFRS estate made up of 420 locations, including wholetime and retained duty…
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Dec- 2018 -13 DecemberPubs and Bars
The Grahamston opens following £1.2m transformation
The Grahamston, a new restaurant and bar located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, has opened its doors today following a £1.2m transformation. Located within Radisson Blu on Argyle Street, the new dining and drinking experience is inspired by Grahamston, once a bustling village in the heart of the…
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10 DecemberRestaurants
New executive head chef appointed at Trump Turnberry
Award-winning chef Callum Dow has been promoted to executive head chef at the five-star Trump Turnberry hotel, expecting to bring an “exciting vision” for the venue’s varied menus. Dow joined the hotel as chef de cuisine in 2017 and was promoted to executive sous chef within six months, before taking…
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