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TGI Fridays sold in pre-pack with five sites saved in Scotland

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Five Scottish branches of TGI Fridays have been spared from closure following a pre-pack administration deal that sees the UK operator fall into insolvency and 16 restaurants close with immediate effect — including two in Scotland. Liberty Bar and Restaurant…

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The Glenlivet brings back Small Batch Collection

3 hours ago

The Glenlivet has reintroduced its Small Batch Collection with three new aged single malts: a 17 Year Old, 19 Year…

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Design Focus: Paesano Pizza

Today at 10:49 am

Paesano Pizza, owned by DRG, has opened its first Edinburgh restaurant, joining the three much-loved locations already established in Glasgow.…

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Trade bodies unite in urgent call for business rates relief ahead of Scottish Budget

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Belhaven invests £5 million in Scottish pub estate during landmark year

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Mollie’s to open first Scottish site at Edinburgh Park

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Design Focus: Luciano’s

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Buzzworks enters hotel market with acquisition of Nether Abbey in North Berwick

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Scottish Budget ‘Falls Short’

Today at 9:17 am

Hospitality leaders across Scotland have warned the Scottish Budget 2026–27, delivered yesterday by Finance Secretary Shona Robison, failed to deliver the level of support needed to…

KOCHCHI Glasgow sets official opening date

Yesterday at 12:19 pm

Sri Lankan food brand KOCHCHI is set to open its first standalone restaurant and bar in Glasgow’s West End, with doors officially opening on Thursday…

Rita Greenwood appointed Chair of the Scotch Whisky Association Council

Yesterday at 12:07 pm

Rita Greenwood, Chief Investment Officer at William Grant & Sons, has been appointed Chair of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) Council, in what is a…

Trade bodies unite in urgent call for business rates relief ahead of Scottish Budget

12 Jan at 10:01 am

Scotland’s key hospitality and night-time economy groups have united to urge the Scottish Government to deliver meaningful business rates support in the upcoming Budget, warning…

Crofter’s Kitchen secures green light for container restaurant in Scourie

8 Jan at 2:29 pm

Crofter’s Kitchen, founded by Grant and Heather Mercer, has been granted planning permission to expand its outdoor dining setup with a new container-based restaurant overlooking…

Belhaven invests £5 million in Scottish pub estate during landmark year

8 Jan at 2:17 pm

Belhaven has confirmed it invested nearly £5 million across 22 pubs in Scotland during 2025, representing a fourfold increase in refurbishment activity across its managed,…

Mollie’s to open first Scottish site at Edinburgh Park

7 Jan at 3:49 pm

Mollie’s Motel & Diner has submitted a detailed planning application to bring its diner-meets-hotel concept to Edinburgh Park, in partnership with developers Parabola. The proposal…

Design Focus: Luciano’s

6 Jan at 9:43 am

Two years ago, The Meraki Restaurant Group, owned by Fallon and Anthony Cowley, took over Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen in Hamilton and now they have completely…

Buzzworks enters hotel market with acquisition of Nether Abbey in North Berwick

5 Jan at 3:16 pm

Buzzworks has acquired the Nether Abbey Hotel in North Berwick, marking its first step into the accommodation sector and strengthening its presence in East Lothian.…

Eusebi Deli celebrates 10 years

5 Jan at 2:54 pm

The one thing that strikes you about Eusebi Deli in Glasgow isn’t just the fabulous food, it’s the warmth that envelops you the moment you…

As Scotland qualify for World Cup 2026, will pubs open later?

5 Jan at 9:50 am

by Stephen J. McGowan, Partner – Head of Licensing (Scotland) for TLT LLP After 28 years, we are finally at the big table again –…

Licensee Interview: Millports Beating Heart

18/12/2025

The Newton Bar in Millport picked up the coveted title, Community Pub of the Year, at this year’s Scottish Bar and Pub Awards. Susan Young…