Edinburgh

Gary Maclean to open Creel Caught restaurant in Bonnie & Wild’s Scottish Marketplace

26-Mar-2021 By Restaurant

MasterChef: The Professionals winner Gary Maclean will open a restaurant in Bonnie & Wild’s Scottish Marketplace when Edinburgh’s first food hall opens this summer.

Prominent Edinburgh restaurant site seeks new tenant

16-Dec-2020 By Joe Lutrario

A tenant is being sought for the former Tower Restaurant, a rooftop space above the National Museum of Scotland with views of Edinburgh Castle.

Edinburgh restaurant Aizle closes 'until further notice' as a result of ongoing restrictions

24-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

Well-regarded Edinburgh fine dining restaurant Aizle has announced it will close 'until further notice' due to the impact on trade caused by the ongoing Coronavirus restrictions.

The Little Chartroom’s promenade pop up goes permanent

12-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

Bijou Edinburgh bistro The Little Chartroom is to turn its pop-up location on the Scottish capital's Portobello Prom into a permanent site.

Sushisamba to launch rooftop Edinburgh restaurant in 2022

09-Sep-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Sushisamba has signed up to open a rooftop restaurant at the upcoming the W Edinburgh when the upmarket hotel chain launches in the Scottish capital’s St James Quarter development in 2022.

Edinburgh's The Little Chartroom to launch barbecue pop up

27-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Bijou Edinburgh bistro The Little Chartroom is to launch a barbecue pop up on the Scottish capital's Portobello Prom next month.

£50m 'regeneration project' planned for Edinburgh

20-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

A 'major regeneration project' that will see the development of a hotel, spa, sky bar and city centre ‘hub’ in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh has been unveiled.

Edinburgh restaurant Aizle to relocate

07-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Well-regarded Edinburgh fine dining restaurant Aizle has said it is to reopen later this month in a new location.

Edinburgh's Castle Terrace to close permanently

30-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Castle Terrace, the Edinburgh restaurant opened 10 years ago by chefs Dominic Jack and Tom Kitchin, has announced that it will not reopen post-Coronavirus lockdown.

Edinburgh's Tower Restaurant to close permanently

22-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

The Tower Restaurant, which sits atop of the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, is to remain closed permanently post-lockdown due to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Tom Kitchin on the plight of Scottish hospitality

01-Jun-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Edinburgh-based chef restaurateur Tom Kitchin says he is deeply concerned about the Scottish hospitality industry, which is expected to re-open for eat-in no early than August.

Mowgli set for first Scottish opening

05-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Indian street food restaurant group Mowgli is to open its first location north of the border at the tail end of the year, having secured a site in Edinburgh.

How I Got Here: Gary Robinson

27-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

Gary Robinson, who was previously head chef to HRH the Prince of Wales and executive chef at the British Embassy in Washington D.C., joined The Balmoral hotel in Edinburgh as executive chef earlier this year.

Tattu expanding operations to Scotland with launch of Edinburgh restaurant

01-Aug-2019 By James McAllister

UK-based contemporary Chinese restaurant group Tattu is to expand operations north of the border with the launch of its Edinburgh site later this year.

Aizle chef to open second Edinburgh restaurant

11-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

The chef behind well-regarded Edinburgh fine dining restaurant Aizle is to open a second site in the city next month.

Can a restaurant survive moving to a four-day week?

02-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

In 2018 Stuart Ralston switched his Edinburgh restaurant Aizle from a five to a four-day week after struggling with long working hours. One year on we caught up with the chef to find out how the changes have worked out.

Civerinos launches third pizza bar in Edinburgh

25-Apr-2019 By James McAllister

Italian street food company Civerinos has launched its third pizza bar in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Council backs controversial 'tourist tax'

08-Feb-2019 By Sophie Witts

Edinburgh has moved closer to becoming the first city in the UK to introduce a controversial ‘tourist tax’ on hotel stays.

Edinburgh's Söderberg group to make London debut

14-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

Edinburgh café and bakery group Söderberg is to open its first London site, in Soho, this month.

Opening of the month: Southside Scran

12-Dec-2018 By Stefan Chomka

The fourth restaurant in Tom Kitchin’s Edinburgh-based restaurant group is a neighbourhood bistro that bridges the gap between his Michelin-starred flagship and his popular gastropub

Flash-grilled: Roberta Hall-McCarron

05-Oct-2018 By Joe Lutrario

The head chef of The Little Chartroom in Edinburgh won the Young British Foodies Chef of 2018 award early this week.

Restaurant Mark Greenaway to close after five years

30-Aug-2018 By Sophie Witts

Chef Mark Greenaway is to close his eponymous Edinburgh restaurant ahead of plans to launch a new venture.

The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh hotel sold for record sum

16-Jan-2018 By Sophie Witts

The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian hotel has been sold to an overseas investor for a reported £85m.

Tom Kitchin to open a fourth Edinburgh restaurant next year

21-Dec-2017 By Stefan Chomka

Michelin-starred chef Tom Kitchin is opening a new restaurant in Edinburgh next year, in the Bruntsfield area of the city.

The Kitchin Group launches first University scholarship

07-Dec-2017 By Sophie Witts

Edinburgh’s Kitchin Group has teamed up with Queen Margaret University (QMU) to launch a scholarship programme to help hospitality students fund their studies.

Chef Paul Tamburrini is launching his first Edinburgh restaurant

27-Jul-2017 By Sophie Witts

Chef Paul Tamburrini is to launch his first restaurant at the Macdonald Holyrood Hotel in Edinburgh this autumn.

Restaurant business rates capped in Scotland

21-Feb-2017 By Sophie Witts

The Scottish finance minister has announced a cap on business rates for hospitality companies following warnings that the sector could be crippled by rising fees.

Adagio launches fresh ‘lighter’ communal design in new Edinburgh site

28-Nov-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Adagio, the aparthotels group, is to open the first of its newly-designed hotel spaces in Edinburgh, with a new ‘lighter’ communal space design.

Ibérica confirms first restaurant in Scotland

12-Sep-2016 By Emma Eversham

Spanish restaurant chain Ibérica will open its first Scottish restaurant in Glasgow at the end of this month. 

Harry Ramsden's to open restaurant and pub in Edinburgh

23-May-2016 By Emma Eversham

Fish & chips brand Harry Ramsden's will make its entrance in Edinburgh this week with the opening of two new sites in the Scottish capital. 

Premier Inn invests £35m in high-tech Edinburgh hotels

29-Feb-2016 By Sophie Witts

Premier Inn is to invest £35m in opening three new hotels in Edinburgh, including the first of its high-tech hub brand outside of London.  

Fears Edinburgh 'festival tax' could price tourists out of the city

09-Nov-2015 By Sophie Witts

Hospitality businesses in Edinburgh could be hit with a controversial ‘festival tax’ designed to raise up to £15m for the city.

Edinburgh hotelier welcomes city’s luxury hotel plans

20-Oct-2015 By Emma Eversham

Ricky Kapoor, commercial director of hotel company The Edinburgh Hotel Collection says he welcomes plans for two new ‘controversial’ luxury hotels in the Scottish capital because it will create more diversity within the city’s hotel market.

Edinburgh festivals drive hotel prices up 39 per cent

07-Aug-2015 By Sophie Witts

Hotel prices in Edinburgh have risen above London, Geneva and Venice to be the most expensive in Europe this month, according to hotel search site Trivago.

TripAdvisor reports rise in top rated UK hospitality businesses

19-May-2015 By Sophie Witts

The number of UK hospitality businesses receiving high ratings from customer reviews has risen in the past year, according to TripAdvisor.

Edinburgh hotels hike prices for Hogmanay

18-Dec-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Hotel prices in Edinburgh have increased by 146 per cent on average on 31st December, according to data released by Trivago. 

Plans to turn historic Edinburgh school into top hotel

18-Dec-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Proposals to transform the old Royal High School building on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill into a ‘world-class’ hotel have been announced by project developers Duddingston House Properties (DHP).

Marriott expands Courtyard brand in Scotland

28-Oct-2014 By Carina Perkins

Marriott is expanding its Courtyard brand further in Scotland, with a new hotel planned for Edinburgh city centre in early 2016. 

London tops half-term staycation chart

21-Oct-2014 By Carina Perkins

London is set to be the most popular destination for domestic trips over the October half-term, with Blackpool and Edinburgh in at second and third place respectively.

Condé Nast Traveller: Top 20 UK hotels

04-Sep-2014 By Carina Perkins

Luxury travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller has published a list of the top 20 UK hotels, as voted for by its readers.

London and Edinburgh hotels see August bookings soar

01-Aug-2014 By Carina Perkins

London and Edinburgh hotels are enjoying strong bookings for August, according to the latest data from analysts.

Contini Caffe to open on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile

16-Jun-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Contini Caffe, a casual Italian caffe and more formal Scottish kitchen and bar, will open in the centre of Scotland’s capital city in July. 

Edinburgh Hotel unveils its plans for a £2m development programme

14-Apr-2014 By Lauren Houghton

The Macdonald Holyrood hotel has unveiled the first stage in its planned £2m investment programme to improve the city centre hotel, part of Macdonald Hotels & Resorts ongoing £10m investment programme into a number of its hotels.

Scottish Tourism Week kicks off in Edinburgh

11-Mar-2014 By Carina Perkins

Scotland’s hospitality operators are gathering in Edinburgh this week to discuss how the region can capitalise on tourism growth.

Whitbread to open Hub and Premier Inn hotels at £150m Edinburgh development

09-Dec-2013 By Emma Eversham

Whitbread has announced plans to build the second of its new compact hotel brand Hub by Premier Inn alongside a Premier Inn as part of a £150m development to transform the Caltongate area of Edinburgh. 

Heritage Portfolio opens permanent café at The Signet Library in Edinburgh

17-Sep-2013 By Emma Eversham

Event caterer Heritage Portfolio, the company behind the Edinburgh Fringe Festival's Pommery Champagne Café Bar at The Signet Library, has opened a permanent café on the same site.

Hospitable cities: Spotlight on Edinburgh

14-Aug-2013 By Luke Nicholls

What better time to write about the Scottish capital than when the world’s biggest arts festival is in full swing? The Edinburgh Fringe brings in thousands of performers and tourists and its cosmopolitan and bohemian nature encapsulates the city’s year-round...

Sleeperz launches Cityroomz budget hotel brand with Edinburgh opening

08-May-2013 By Luke Nicholls

City-centre budget hotel operator Sleeperz Hotels is launching Cityroomz - a new sister brand which will offer rooms at even lower prices - with the first property opening in Edinburgh later this month.

Tony Hussain plans major Papa Tony's roll-out

10-Apr-2013 By Emma Eversham

Scottish restaurateur Tony Hussain has revealed major expansion plans for his Italian restaurant brand Papa Tony's which could see up to 23 new sites open in Scotland by 2018 and the brand reach England for the first time. 

Tom Kitchin to open Edinburgh pub restaurant with Castle Terrace's Dominic Jack

08-Feb-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Tom Kitchin, chef proprietor of Michelin-starred Edinburgh restaurant The Kitchin, is to open a pub restaurant in the Scottish capital with fellow chef Dominic Jack.