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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Oct- 2024 -30 OctoberCatering Companies
Brakes owner acquires Scottish specialist meat supplier
Sysco GB, parent company of Brakes, has announced the acquisition of Scottish specialist meat supplier Campbellโs Prime Meat. Campbellโs Prime Meat currently employs 325 people at its Linlithgow site in Scotland. The company will continue to operate as a separate business but will now have the support and strength of…
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8 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 08/10/24
TGI Fridays has been acquired by D&D London owners Breal Capital and Calveton UK for an undisclosed sum. The sale, which is based on 51 restaurants, should secure the future of some 2,000 jobs across those sites. Breal Capital and Calveton are also hopeful that they may be able to…
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8 OctoberPubs and Bars
Epiris acquires Amber Taverns
Epiris has announced that Epiris Fund III has agreed to acquire pub operator Amber Taverns for an undisclosed sum.ย The acquisition is Epiris Fund IIIโs fifth investment, following Delinian, LoneStar, Pure Cremation and GSF Car Parts. Amber Taverns operates 178 freehold, wet-led pubs, predominantly in the North of England, the…
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7 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Todayโs news in brief – 07/10/24
TGI Fridays is close to a rescue deal with D&D London owners Breal Capital and Calveton, as they could acquire the majority of the business as early as 7 October. Sky News has learnt that the rescue deal will salvage more than 2,000 jobs and an announcement is likely to…
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7 OctoberPubs and Bars
Stonegate launches Social Pub and Kitchen brand to consumers
Stonegate Group has introduced its new Social Pub and Kitchen brand to consumers, following the refurbishment and rebrand of pubs across England and Scotland.ย With more than ยฃ5m invested into refurbishing its pubs in FY24 and with more to come in FY25, this investment project aims to enhance its managed…
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1 OctoberPubs and Bars
Admiral Taverns unveils The Goodrest Tavern refurb
Admiral Taverns has unveiled its ยฃ178,000 refurbishment of The Goodrest Tavern in Worcester. As part of the investment, the pub has revamped its games offering by updating the dartboards, pool tables and skittle alley for customers to enjoy. In addition the outside of the pub now features a spacious beer…
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Sep- 2024 -30 SeptemberBusiness
Inverclyde Council unveils Growth Programme for Independent Hospitality Businesses
Inverclyde Council has launched the Growth Programme for Independent Hospitality Businesses to help boost the local sector thanks to funding from the UK government through the Shared Prosperity Fund. It follows the success of a similar initiative run earlier this year for independent retailers. Participants in the new hospitality support…
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26 SeptemberBusiness
Buzzworks to create over 60 new roles in Edinburgh
Scotland-based hospitality group Buzzworks is set to create more than 60 new jobs in the Edinburgh area. The news comes after Buzzworks revealed plans to open a Lido cafรฉ, bar and restaurant in Musselburgh this winter, following on from the success of sister venues already operating in Troon and Prestwick.…
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26 SeptemberNews
Scotlandโs Strone Inn hits the market
The Strone Inn in Dunoon, Scotland, has hit the market with an asking price of ยฃ275,000. The inn is a โpicturesqueโ village pub boasting views over the bay, situated in a setting that โperfectly captures the charm of Scottish hospitalityโ.ย On the ground floor, the Inn features a Pub Bistro…
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20 SeptemberFeatures
The implications of Edinburghโs Visitor Levy Act
The Visitor Levy Act, which was passed by the Scottish Parliament in May 2024 and received Royal Assent shortly after in July, grants local councils the authority to implement a tax on overnight accommodation, commonly referred to as a “visitor levy” or “tourist tax”.ย This new legislation represents a significant…
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