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The Herald Scotland
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Family-run Italian courtyard restaurant put up for sale
Cornerstone Business Agents said Crolla's Italian Kitchen 'is situated in an enviable trading location within 'The Courtyard' at the historic Eskmills venue' in Musselburgh, East Lothian. The agent said: 'The main entrance leads into the first dining area with traditional tables and chairs, high tables and seating and well stocked bar. The rear of the property has the main dining area which is predominantly glazed, offering attractive views over the courtyard giving 110 covers between these two areas. A shared car park is available just a few yards from the entrance. The interior. (Image: Cornerstone Business Agents) 'Our client has owned and operated 'Crolla's Italian Kitchen' since 2014 and has only reluctantly placed the business on the market to concentrate on other business ventures. Trading as a quality Italian restaurant, Crolla's has won numerous local and national awards over the years highlighting the quality food and exceptional service that is offered here. The restaurant enjoys a tremendous local reputation and its unique trading location attracts customers from all over East Lothian, Midlothian and beyond.' The agent also said: 'The premises are in excellent condition throughout, also offering 47 covers in the courtyard making it suitable for continuing along the same lines or for an alternative cuisine offering. 'Our clients choose to trade just five days per week closing on a Monday and Tuesday.' The leasehold is offered at a guide price of £100,000. Football firm launches Scotland's largest padel investment With an estimated 25 million active players, padel is widely considered the fastest growing sport in the world. Described by the Lawn Tennis Association as "an innovative form of tennis that's fun, easy to learn and extremely sociable", the sport counts Sir Andy Murray as one of its most vocal advocates. Now, as its popularity continues to soar, Powerleague, the UK's original and premier provider of small-sided football, is making a major play into padel. The firm, which was started in Paisley in 1987, has announced a £2.2 million investment to install 11 courts across Scotland by the end of 2025. American Golf drives forward with increasing diversity This article appears as part of Kristy Dorsey's Around the Greens series Despite its name, American Golf was founded in the UK in 1978 by brothers Robert and Howard Bilton, who were inspired by sports shops they had visited while in the US. Following a succession of ownership changes before going into administration in 2018, the business is now owned by International Leisure Group with financial backing from Leeds-based private equity group Endless. The sport's post-Covid boom encouraged American Golf to overstretch its resources, with the business recording a loss in 2023. A subsequent restructuring has left the UK's largest golf retailer "well-placed" for growth according to chief executive Nigel Oddy, who was brought in by Endless in April 2023. The Herald Scottish Golf Survey 2025 will close to submissions on Sunday May 11, but until then every club and course in the country is invited to submit their views. If your club or organisation has not already received an invitation to take part, please contact
The Herald Scotland
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Scottish golf and Edinburgh street feature in Business HQ Monthly
He adds that the association has argued that 'without robust intervention, Princes Street risks transforming into a corridor of mid-market hotels, global fast-food chains, and uninspired retail, with diminished upper-floor activity'. Read more What's wrong with plans for £27m makeover of renowned Scottish street? Famous Scottish shopping thoroughfare faces 'retail stagnation' Elsewhere in this month's edition, Kristy Dorsey writes that players from a dozen countries will be among the hundreds taking part in a golf event bringing vital income into multiple rural communities across Aberdeenshire. Scott Wright interviews Lesley Cameron, chief executive of Scottish Bakers. Ms Cameron, the first female chief executive of an organisation that can trace its roots back to 1891, is steering Scottish Bakers through an extremely challenging period, as bakers struggle to negotiate a brutal cost climate, Scott writes. He also notes that part of the chief executive job involves running the Scottish Pie Awards. I interview David Archer, who reveals how tinkering with chocolate fountains in his garden shed played a key part in his journey to owning and running dessert-making, patisserie, and bakery equipment, ingredients and confectionery firm Sephra. Mr Archer, while flagging 'huge challenges' from Brexit, highlights the part which 'continuous innovation' has played in the success of the business. Sarah Campbell transports us into the fascinating world of Glasgow's oldest sweet shop. The duo in charge at Glickman's Confectionery have a story or two to tell. You would probably need to have been off-planet not to realise that the last month has been dominated by US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs. Stephen Boyd, director of IPPR Scotland, provides compelling insight on this major global economic issue in this edition and observes that Mr Trump's 'Liberation Day', on which the tariffs were unveiled, 'provided an object lesson in bad economic policymaking'. Ailsa Sheldon explores the story behind price cuts at an Edinburgh fine dining restaurant. Kim McAllister interviews Professor James Logan, the head of a Scottish biotech company which has joined the battle against malaria in a most interesting way. Regular columnist and fashion entrepreneur Antoinette Fionda-Douglas writes about preventive medicine. The Herald's business writers once again share their expert perspectives on key business and economic developments as they reflect on what they have been writing about during the past month. Scott Wright looks at those who have had a good month, and those who have not, while tech entrepreneur Ian Ritchie, and business and life coach Ed Haddon give their insights in their regular columns. I hope you enjoy this month's edition.
