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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Sep- 2024 -13 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 13/09/24
UKH has welcomed Martyn’s Law, which was laid in parliament yesterday (12 September), providing updates to many key elements of the legislation. Martyn’s Law will introduce a new requirement on venues in the UK to ensure they are prepared in the event of a future terror attack. The bill has…
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13 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Admiral Taverns unveils Britannia Inn refurb
Admiral Taverns has unveiled the new Britannia Inn following an investment of £227,000. The pub has undergone a complete transformation including new furniture, fixtures and fittings throughout as well as a new bar area and games room boasting pool tables and darts boards. Outside, the pub features a newly renovated,…
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10 SeptemberNews
Ekstedt at The Yard appoints new head chef
Ekstedt at The Yard, the Scandinavian open-fire restaurant in Westminster from Swedish Michelin-starred chef Niklas Ekstedt, has appointed Luca Mastrantoni as head chef. Mastrantoni brings more than a decade of experience to the role, hailing from Italy, where he learnt to use “delicate and seasonal” ingredients, before moving to London…
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Aug- 2024 -30 AugustRestaurants
Caulders Garden Centre to open new 300-seat restaurant
Caulders Garden Centre Kirkintilloch, Glasgow, is set to build a new 300-seat restaurant following a £1.5m investment. The new restaurant will be more than double the size of the existing restaurant overlooking Campsie Hills and will create at least an additional 30 jobs for the area. As part of Caulders…
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23 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief – 23/08/24
UKH Scotland has warned against Edinburgh’s “unsustainable” visitor levy. The trade body believes that the visitor levy should be kept “to a reasonable minimum”, as failure to do so will increase costs for both visitors and businesses in the city. In light of the council’s vote on a higher levy…
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23 AugustTrade Associations
UKH warns against Edinburgh’s ‘unsustainable’ visitor levy
UKHospitality Scotland has warned Edinburgh City Council against increasing the proposed levy to an “unsustainable” level, following the first council vote agreed on an even higher levy than the proposed 5% in the draft scheme. The trade body believes that the visitor levy must be kept “to a reasonable minimum”,…
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22 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief – 22/08/24
Punch Pubs and Co has named Andy Spencer its new CEO, effective from 27 September. It comes after current CEO Clive Chesser will be moving on to the same role at the Pure Gym Group after six years at the pub operator. Spencer has over 20 years of experience in…
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22 AugustRestaurants
EG on the Move expands Cinnabon UK estate
The master franchisee of Cinnabon in the UK, EG on the Move, has opened more stores at the Bullring in Birmingham and in Livingston, Scotland, as part of the brand’s plans to expand its footprint. EG on the Move is also planning to open at least six more stores before…
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16 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief – 16/08/24
WHSmith has launched Smith’s Kitchen – an new own-brand café format – as the retailer found that food-to-go and meal deals are one of the key reasons customers come into stores. The first Smith’s Kitchen officially opened yesterday (15 August) in Princess Anne Hospital, Southampton. UKH Scotland has urged Edinburgh…
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16 AugustTrade Associations
UKH urges Edinburgh to implement cost recovery to visitor levy
UKH Scotland has urged the City of Edinburgh Council to adopt the cost recovery mechanism recommended in the draft visitor levy scheme. The draft scheme, which was published ahead of the Policy and Sustainability Committee meeting next week on Thursday 22 August, has recommended that 2.5% of proceeds collected by…
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