Graham Blaikie, owner of Edinburgh’s award-winning Mercat Bar & Restaurant has bought the now named ‘Mercat Grill’ in Whitecraig, East Lothian for a six figure sum, sourced via private investors. Over the next five years, Blaikie aims to invest a further six figure sum, into his new, independent venture, which will be run by him and his family with the support of a strong, local team of staff.