The Alchemist cooks up second Edinburgh site

Cocktail bar and restaurant group The Alchemist is preparing to open its second venue in Edinburgh.

Star unveils energy plan for lessees

Star Pubs & Bars has announced a new energy supply deal for its lessees to help them cope with rising energy prices.

Crerar boss appointed chairman of UK Hospitality Scotland

Crerar Hotels chief executive, Chris Wayne-Wills, has been appointed as the new chairman of UK Hospitality Scotland.
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Tourism industry struggles with spend and bookings

Scotland's tourism industry is struggling to overcome a series of issues as it tries to recover from the effects of the pandemic, according to the latest report by the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA).
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Rail strike will contribute to ‘perfect storm’ for hospitality

The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has warned of a “perfect storm” for hospitality businesses this summer, after the RMT rail union confirmed a UK-wide signal workers strike next week that will see around 90% of Scottish train services cancelled.
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Calls for Scottish Government to release ‘unspent’ COVID funds

Business groups have called on the Scottish Government to use “unspent” COVID response money to help businesses cope with rising costs, after a report estimated that several billion pounds of funds have not been spent.

London ball pit bar expands into Edinburgh

A London bar business describing itself as a “ball pit for grown-ups” will expand north of the border this summer with a new venue in Edinburgh.

Two thirds of businesses confident of growth despite challenges

Over two thirds of Scottish hospitality and leisure businesses are confident of growth in 2022 despite serious challenges such as staffing and the rising costs, according to Barclays.

Crerar unveils the Balmoral Arms

Crerar Hotels has unveiled its newly refurbished and renamed Balmoral Arms hotel after a multi-million pound redevelopment.

Bespoke expands with McMillan acquisition

Bespoke Hotels, the Warrington-based hospitality group, has acquired family-owned McMillan Hotels for an undisclosed sum.

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