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The Courier
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Courier
High Street round-up: Dunblane boutique and date for Dundee Next
A new Dunblane boutique, another Dundee branch of clothing giant Next and a revamp of a top St Andrews Hotel are among the latest developments on high streets across Tayside, Fife and Stirling. 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@
Press and Journal
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Press and Journal
Codona's in Aberdeen among several north and north-east winners of major industry awards
An Aberdeen attraction has been named as one of the big winners at a major industry awards ceremony. Codona's amusement park at Aberdeen beach was named the Best Day Out at the Scottish Entertainment and Hospitality Awards. It was one of 12 businesses from across the north and north-east to win or be highly commended at the awards. Among the other winners were Aberdeen bars The Craftsman Company and St Machar Bar. The awards are decided by a combination of public nominations and voting, along with visits by judges. Awards director Warren Paul said: 'It is a very tough time for everyone right now, but it does seem the hospitality industry is really feeling the heat – people simply don't have the money to go out as often as they did, or they're scared to spend the money they do have. 'We need to socialise, we need that break and to let off steam, escape all the day-to-day worries – and that's what our friends in hospitality provide. 'With many closures and difficulties, it's important to recognise those who go above and beyond to give the public that chance to zone out, relax and de-stress. 'That's what these awards are for – it's a nod and a thank you from the public to the place and people they appreciate, those who do it better than the rest or just offer something really special.' The full list of businesses from the north and north-east that won or were highly commended at the awards is as follows:
The Courier
04-05-2025
- Business
- The Courier
Fife and Stirlingshire bars win big at Scottish Entertainment Awards
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. The Golf Inn in Ladybank, Fife, won the Best Independent Bar in the East title. The Victoria Road establishment was also shortlisted for the Best Music Bar gong. Meanwhile, The Bawbee on Henderson Street in Bridge of Allan took home the Best Independent Bar in the Central Belt title. In a Facebook post, the bar said it was 'thrilled and extremely proud' to win the award. Several other venues across the region were shortlisted. These were: The awards are decided by a combination of public nominations and voting along with visits by judges. Director Warren Paul said: 'It is a very tough time for everyone right now but it does seem the hospitality industry are really feeling the heat. 'People simply don't have the money to go out as often as they did, or they're scared to spend the money they do have. 'We need to socialise. We need that break and to let off steam, escape all the day to day worries. 'That's what our friends in hospitality provide.' The Golf Inn has been approached for comment.
