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Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Iconic family-run Scottish bar to close down for good after 40 years
However it's understood that a restaurant chain, loved by celebs, will be moving in LAST ORDERS Iconic family-run Scottish bar to close down for good after 40 years Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN iconic family-run bar is set to close down for good after 40 years. Ziggy's, in St Andrews, is a rock-themed eatery boasting an "unforgettable dining experience". Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Ziggy's is sadly closing down after serving St Andrews for 40 years Credit: Google Maps The restaurant offers a selection of gourmet burgers, tasty steaks and lip-smacking sides. But the adored spot informed customers online that it's calling last orders. A social media post reads: "After over 40 years of rock 'n' roll vibes, delicious food, and unforgettable memories, we're entering our final 10 days at Ziggy's St Andrews. "We cherish every moment spent with our incredible patrons and are immensely grateful for your unwavering support throughout the years. "As we approach our closing day, we look forward to sharing these last special moments with you." However it's understood that popular chain Bucks Bar will be moving into the vacant unit. The Scottish restaurant loved by celebs is to open its first branch outside the central belt. American-themed Buck's Bar is known for its buttermilk fried chicken, real wings, craft brews and Bourbon. The owners already operate three venues in Glasgow and two in Edinburgh. Now they have set their sights on a new joint in St Andrews. The Sun tries Wetherspoons' new menu Sharing the exciting news on Facebook, staff wrote: "Buck's Bar no.6! St Andrews coming soon… "Location to be revealed, watch this space." But loyal foodies fond of Ziggy's in St Andrews rushed online to share their disappointment over the closure. One wrote: "We had a great time every time we came! Happy retirement guys." 2 Ziggy's offers a selection of lip-smacking food including baked potatoes Credit: ziggys_standrews / Instagram Another added: "Thank you so much for the valued business over the years." A third wrote: "So proud of you all."
The Courier
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Courier
High street round-up: Restaurant chain eyes St Andrews, Dundee shop's 'punk' rebrand and Dunfermline hotel for sale
A restaurant chain eyeing St Andrews, a Dundee shop rebranding after legal threats and a hotel near Dunfermline hitting the market are among the 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. A former St Andrews restaurant is set to be taken over by Buck's Bar. The chain will open a new outlet at the old Ziggy's on Murray Place later this year, following its closure after 42 years. A well-known cafe in Strathyre, Stirlingshire, has been put on the market as its owners are looking to retire. The Broch Cafe, which is on the A84, has been run by Lesley Johnston and Bill Lindsay since 2015 but the pair are taking early retirement. A new restaurant at Killin Golf Club is hoping to score a hole-in-one with local diners. Melissa and Michael McNaughton opened the Lochay Lounge on May 3 after moving to the area from Glasgow. An Arbroath coffee shop is launching a late-night cocktail bar. Grind opened two weeks ago on the Angus town's Millgate, but there are now plans to extend opening hours into the evening and introduce a specialist cocktail menu. A chip shop in Glenrothes has been put up for sale after its owner decided to retire. Elio's Fish and Chip Shop has served customers in Glamis Shopping Centre for more than 37 years. The former Gulistan House in Broughty Ferry is set to reopen as a Mediterranean restaurant. Work is under way to transform the historic building on Queen Street into a new restaurant – Le Monde – set to open later this month. The iconic former Cumming's shop in Leven has been given a new lease of life after being transformed into an antiques and vintage emporium. Having lain empty since 2015, the former department store reopened on Saturday as Cornerstone of Leven. A 'unique' interiors store inspired by the seaside has opened in Elie. Time & Tide began serving customers last Saturday in the former Appleton's of Elie on High Street. A Dundee glasses shop has rebranded after a legal threat from punk legends the Sex Pistols. The shop formerly known as Spex Pistols for more than a decade will now be called Land O'Spex after the iconic band kicked up a fuss about the name and logo. A Perth father and son butcher duo have held on to their crowns in the Scotland Butcher Wars – with Tom Cruise as their secret weapon. Richard and Ben Megahy went into battle against the best in the business at the Dewars Centre in Perth. Duncan and Todd Sight and Hearing Care has opened a flagship store in Dundee city centre. The new shop on Whitehall Street has consolidated the two former branches on Commercial Street and Strathmartine Road into one state-of-the-art facility. The shop offers more testing rooms, a new dedicated audiology centre and a wider product range. A Burntisland butcher has been named Scottish Pork Sausage Champion 2025 for a third time. Tom Courts Quality Foods won the accolade at the Scottish Craft Butchers biennial trade fair in Perth. A 'popular' hotel near Dunfermline has been put up for sale with a £1.75 million price tag. A new owner is being sought for the Adamson Hotel in Crossford, which has 39 bedrooms along with restaurant and bar space. Andy Murray's Cromlix Hotel was the big winner at a prestigious awards ceremony, scooping two awards. The Innis and Gunn Prestige Hotel Awards also saw winners from Tayside and Fife.
The Courier
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Courier
EXCLUSIVE: Location and timeline for St Andrews Buck's Bar revealed
A popular St Andrews venue is set to be taken over by a popular bar chain based in the central belt. Buck's Bar will open a new outlet at the current home of Ziggy's on Murray Place later this year. Earlier this month Ziggy's owners announced the rock-themed restaurant will close after 42 years. Buck's Bar similarly sees itself as a 'rock 'n' roll bar' and has five outlets between Edinburgh and Glasgow. It is well known for its fried chicken and huge portions. Michael Bergson, owner of Buck's Bar, told The Courier: 'It's an honour to be taking over from such an established name in St Andrews 'We met with the owners of Ziggy's and they were happy for us to take over, having been to Buck's themselves. 'We are just delighted and really excited to be coming to St Andrews. 'I've always wanted to open in St Andrews. 'I visited there as a youngster and it is full of great bars and restaurants. 'It's in a beautiful part of the world. 'It always seems to be busy as well and is full of friendly people.' Buck's Bar is yet to confirm when the new venue will open. But preparation work is expected to begin next month. The chain announced it would be opening in St Andrews in a Facebook post on Friday. Michael added: 'We will have the builders going in on the first weekend in June. 'It should take 10 to 12 weeks to then get the place turned around. 'We will be bringing all of the dynamics of our existing venues to St Andrews.' Buck's Bar describes itself as a 'Glasgow and Edinburgh rock 'n' roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, real wings, craft brews and Bourbon'. It offers a takeaway service and live music on Saturday nights. More details about the chain's new St Andrews restaurant are set to be revealed in the near future and it has urged customers to 'watch this space'.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Foxx, Hubbard set for rematch in North Carolina's 5th Congressional District
BOONE, N.C. (WGHP) — Two familiar faces will be running for a congressional district that includes part of the Piedmont Triad. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-District 5) announced that she will seek reelection in 2026 for the seat she has held since 2005. Chuck Hubbard, a Democrat and former journalist living in Greensboro, is returning for a rematch of their 2024 head-to-head when Hubbard lost to Foxx by about 75,000 votes. David Clayton has also joined the race as an Independent candidate. New live music venue Ziggy's coming to downtown Greensboro District 5 covers Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Ashe, Watauga and Guilford Counties, including a significant amount of Greensboro, along with Boone, Sparta, Wilkesboro, Reidsville and Mount Airy. Hubbard calls the incumbent 'dangerous' and says her hold on the freshly drawn district is 'vulnerable' on his website. He describes the district, which includes numerous universities and large swaths of northwestern North Carolina, as 'some of the most varied political terrain in the state.' 'There's no shortage of work to be done as we restore our nation's great traditions of freedom and limited government,' Foxx said in a release. 'Washington bureaucrats and federal agencies have amassed too much power and frittered away taxpayer money in the shadows of officialdom. Those days are over, thanks to the election of President Trump and a conservative majority in Congress. But this work will take more than just two years – which is why I'm thrilled to announce my plans to run for reelection in North Carolina's 5th Congressional District in the 2026 midterm election.' Foxx serves as the chairwoman of the House Rules Committee and previously was the chair of the House Committee on Education in the Workforce. The press release describes her as a 'no-nonsense legislator' who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump. 'Congresswoman Virginia Foxx is doing a tremendous job fighting for the people of North Carolina's 5th Congressional District! 'As Chair of the House Rules Committee, Virginia is working hard to Advance our America First Values, Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes, Secure the Border, Support our Brave Military and Veterans, and Protect and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. 'Virginia Foxx has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election – SHE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!' Donald Trump On Hubbard's website, he says he'll prioritize 'working families and small businesses, support public education, work to build an economy that works for all of us, and expand access to affordable healthcare. He'll always vote to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security benefits that North Carolinians depend on every day, as well as the benefits that our veterans earned. He'll stand up for equal justice for every community, and he'll always protect a woman's right to choose and access critical reproductive healthcare.' Hubbard has been holding town halls across the district, stating that Foxx has not held a town hall in over a decade. The election is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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@
