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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Sep- 2024 -18 SeptemberNews
Todayโs news in brief – 18/09/24
Comptoir Group has seen its loss after tax widen to ยฃ1.7m in H1, despite reporting a revenue rise of 7.4% to ยฃ15.9m. Adjusted EBITDA loss before highlighted items also widened to ยฃ0.6m from ยฃ0.3m a year earlier. The group has attributed its mounting losses to its sustained restaurant opening programme.ย …
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18 SeptemberBusiness
Commonwealth Games will boost Glasgow hospitality, says UKH Scotland
UKHospitality Scotland has said that the 2026 Commonwealth Games can help promote Glasgow hospitality on the world stage.ย This comes after it was announced that Glasgow will host the event, as the Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting due to cost concerns.ย Glasgow will be hosting the Commonwealth…
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17 SeptemberFood and Drink
Pret A Manger FY global sales hit ยฃ1.1bn for first time
Pret A Manger has reported a 10% increase in first-half sales to ยฃ569m, whilst also revealing that global sales hit ยฃ1.1bn for FY23 for the first time, following its expansion into overseas markets.ย ย Pret confirmed that it achieved its medium-term growth target during FY23, which was set in 2021. The…
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13 SeptemberNews
Todayโs news in brief – 13/09/24
UKH has welcomed Martynโs Law, which was laid in parliament yesterday (12 September), providing updates to many key elements of the legislation. Martynโs 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 ยฃ227,000. 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 โdelicate and seasonalโ 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 ยฃ1.5m 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
Todayโs news in brief – 23/08/24
UKH Scotland has warned against Edinburghโs โunsustainableโ visitor levy. The trade body believes that the visitor levy should be kept โto a reasonable minimumโ, as failure to do so will increase costs for both visitors and businesses in the city. In light of the councilโs vote on a higher levy…
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23 AugustTrade Associations
UKH warns against Edinburghโs โunsustainableโ visitor levy
UKHospitality Scotland has warned Edinburgh City Council against increasing the proposed levy to an โunsustainableโ 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 โto a reasonable minimumโ,…
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22 AugustNews
Todayโs 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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