Work is set to start on Scotts at the new Greenock cruise ship visitor centre as Buzzworks Holdings received the keys to its new coastal site, the family run business’ first venture into Inverclyde, after success with popular venues Scotts Largs, Scotts Troon and Scotts Port Edgar. Jim Hamilton is leading the design of the project, which will see Buzzworks invest a sizeable seven-figure sum into the venue.
Speaking at the key hand over, Colin Blair, Buzzworks Holdings Chairman, said, “It’s a great moment for Buzzworks to finally access the Greenock Cruise Ship Visitor Centre and begin our much-anticipated renovations for our new Scotts Greenock restaurant.
“The new venue has been in the pipeline for a number of years and is another major milestone in our continued growth strategy, so we can’t wait to get started in creating another fantastic Scotts venue in Inverclyde, which will cater for all within the local area and beyond.
“Both Buzzworks and Scotts has become synonymous with great food alongside world class service, and with such a spectacular setting here in Greenock, we look forward to continuing that tradition, bringing both a new and exciting dining experience to the area and helping to create numerous opportunities for the local community to work.”
Alongside the new Buzzworks restaurant, the dedicated Greenock cruise ship visitor centre will feature a museum paying tribute to the late artist George Wylie, who worked as a customs officer in Greenock and lived in Gourock for many years and a dedicated arrival and departures hall for the many cruise ships that dock in the area.
Inverclyde Council believe that the development is expected to increase visitor numbers to 150,000 a year and provide a £26 million boost to the Scottish economy.
Councillor Stephen McCabe, leader of Inverclyde Council, said, “This is another significant milestone in the delivery of what will be a first class facility for the people of Inverclyde and the many thousands of cruise ship passengers and crew who will pass through here.
“We’re delighted to have secured such a high-calibre operator in Buzzworks and their famous Scotts brand for the restaurant space and I’m sure it will be a huge success once it is up and running.
“There are also 70 jobs being created, which is a welcome boost to the local economy.
“It’s another exciting addition to the area and another reason for people from near and far to visit these shores and discover Inverclyde.”
As works get underway on Scotts Greenock, family-owned Buzzworks will be offering a number of exciting jobs opportunities across the venue, both within the kitchen and front of house.
