High Street round-up: Dunblane boutique and date for Dundee Next
The Courier has rounded up the latest from pubs, restaurants, shops and hotels across the region in one handy place.
Our regular updates will bring you up to speed with what's going on in your local high streets and shopping centres. Pubs Clancy's Irish Bar in Dundee could be converted into shop Clancy's Irish Bar on Polepark Road. Image: Google Street View
Plans have been lodged to turn a former Dundee pub into a convenience store and offer an 'affordable alternative' to a nearby Co-op.
City Centre Pubs Dundee, run by the Marr family, has lodged a planning application with Dundee City Council to transform the former Clancy's Irish Bar on the corner of Polepark Road and Milnbank Road. Dundee's Albert Bar to reopen after £30k upgrade New owner Graham Bradley with bar manager Janine Plummer outside the pub. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
A Dundee pub is set to reopen after a £30,000 makeover.
City businessman Graham Bradley has bought The Albert Bar in Stobswell and has carried out an extensive refurbishment. Fife and Stirlingshire bars win big at prestigious industry awards Staff at the Bawbee in Bridge of Allan pose with their award. Image: The Bawbee/Facebook
Pubs from Fife and Stirlingshire were among the big winners at an industry awards ceremony.
The Scottish Entertainment and Hospitality Awards recognised the work of venues and companies across the country. Restaurants Revamped bar and restaurant at Old Course Hotel in St Andrews The fourth flour of the Old Course Hotel has had a revamp. Image: Muckle Media
The Old Course Hotel in St Andrews has unveiled a revamped bar and restaurant after renovating its fourth floor.
Renovation has focused on the Road Hole Restaurant and Road Hole Bar. Rock-themed St Andrews restaurant Ziggy's closing after 42 years Annie and Phil Wishart, owners of rock-themed St Andrews restaurant Ziggys. Image: Kim / DC Thomson
St Andrews rock-themed restaurant Ziggy's is closing after 42 years.
The popular venue is run by husband and wife Phil and Annie Wishart, who count many celebrities and even royalty among their customers. 'Exciting new chapter' teased for Dundee's McManus café McManus Museum and Gallery. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson
Leisure and Dundee has teased 'an exciting new chapter' for the café at The McManus as a £1.5m contract is advertised.
It is currently operated by Dundee-based Willow Tree Catering Limited.
However, this contract is coming to an end. New owners at East Pier Smokehouse, St Monans East Pier Smokehouse. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
East Pier Smokehouse in St Monans has been given a new lease of life thanks to the award-winning team behind Futtle Brewery.
The Futtle duo, Lucy Hine and Stephen Marshall are renowned for their organic brewery and bar at Bowhouse and their bottle shop and bar on Dundee's Commercial Street.
They have stepped in to run the Smokehouse as their third venture. Opening date for Piotsa Pizza in Stirling announced Piotsa Pizza owners David Atkins and Alex Sorlei. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Piotsa Pizza in Stirling city centre has announced its official opening date.
The highly anticipated King Street restaurant will start serving customers from May 15. Shops Dunblane woman opens fashion boutique in hometown Willow Boutique owner Gayle Blair. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
A woman who opened a clothing boutique in her hometown of Dunblane a year ago has reflected on its success and plans for the future.
Willow Boutique has been a staple of women's clothing and baby wear in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, for nearly a decade.
In March last year, owner Gayle Blair opened a second location – this time in her hometown of Dunblane. Opening date for new Dundee Next shop revealed Work taking place on the new Next shop. Image: Ben MacDonald/DC Thomson
The opening date of a new Next shop in Dundee has been revealed..
The fashion and homeware retailer is moving into the former Home Bargains unit at The Stack Retail Park in Lochee. Do you have news about your high street business? Get in touch by emailing livenews@thecourier.co.uk
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