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The Herald Scotland
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
New restaurant opens in ‘fantastic' Scottish city suburb
Herringbone Barnton is the fourth site to be opened under the brand by family-owned hospitality group Buzzworks, joining sister venues in Goldenacre, Abbeyhill and North Berwick. Chris Robinson, general manager of Herringbone Barnton, said: 'We're so excited to be opening our doors here in Barnton – it's such a fantastic community, and we really feel we're bringing something special to the area. 'The venue looks incredible, our team has been training hard and is full of energy, and we just can't wait to welcome everyone in. 'There's a real buzz about the place already, and it's been amazing to see how excited people are to have a Herringbone on their doorstep. 'We've poured a lot of love into every detail, from the menu to the interiors, and we hope our guests are going to feel that from the moment they walk in.' Food will be served from 9am daily, with full breakfasts, coffees, breakfast bowls, toasted croissants, avocado on toast, and much more available. Mr Robinson also said: 'Whether you're stopping in for a laid-back brunch, catching up over dinner with friends, or enjoying a relaxed drink at the bar, there's truly something for everyone. 'We're here to be a neighbourhood favourite, and we can't wait for the locals to come in and make it their own.' Aviva 'firmly on track' to buy Glasgow employer Direct Line Insurance giant Aviva has declared its £3.7 billion takeover of Direct Line is 'firmly on track' as it told the City that it has 'got off to a great start in 2025'. Aviva reported a nine per cent rise in general premiums to £2.9bn for the first quarter yesterday, amid 'strong performances' in personal and commercial insurance. General insurance premiums in the UK and Ireland were up by 12% to £2bn, with 8% growth in personal lines and 15% in commercial, reflecting new business wins and the £242 million acquisition of Probitas. The latter paved the way for Aviva to re-enter the Lloyds market. The company also reported net flows of £2.3bn into its wealth business compared with £2.7bn in the first quarter of 2024, as the growth of its investment platform was more than offset by the outflow from a large workplace scheme which switched to another provider. AROUND THE GREENS Full steam ahead for Muir of Ord's 150th anniversary This article appears as part of Kristy Dorsey's Around the Greens series Muir of Ord Golf Club was originally established as a 9-hole course in 1875 at the instigation of Alexander MacHardy, who at the time was the chief constable of Inverness-shire Police and is often referred to as the 'pioneer of golf' in the Highlands.
The Herald Scotland
04-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Distillery takes 'desperately sad decision' to cut jobs
The Isle of Harris Distillery said it is "deeply regrettable". A consultation is under way. (Image: Isle of Harris Distillery) Simon Erlanger, managing director of the distillery, pointed headwinds faced by the distillery and others in the industry. The distillery, which produces The Hearach single malt Scotch whisky and Isle of Harris gin, currently employs 45 people. Mr Erlanger told The Herald: "In a move to safeguard the future of our business, today we are introducing a restructuring programme which will see reduced production and workforce at the distillery." Read Ian McConnell's exclusive story here Shopping park next to new 2,700-home development for sale The retail park is now on the market. (Image: Galbraith) A Scottish retail park has been put on the market for sale. The park is in a "highly prominent position" and next to a major redevelopment site. Galbraith said Seafield Retail Park in Edinburgh comprises a terrace of three retail warehouse units, a stand-alone retail warehouse and a stand-alone drive-thru restaurant which has been sold on a long lease to McDonald's. The agent said the stand-alone retail warehouse has recently been subdivided into two drive-to food units and 12 EV charging stations have been created in the car park. The terrace provides accommodation for Halfords, Connection Flooring and McGuirks Golf, which is currently fitting out. Read Brian Donnelly's story here Scotch whisky is a family affair for Isle of Raasay chief Whisky is a family affair for Isle of Raasay chief. (Image: Peter Sandground) Scotch whisky is very much a family affair for Alasdair Day. The former food industry chief executive is the co-founder of Isle of Raasay Distillery, which released its inaugural single malt in late 2020. But his family connections to the industry stretch back all the way to 1820, when his great grandfather, Richard Day, joined a company called J&A Davidson in Coldstream. Alasdair took his own first steps in the industry in 2009, when he recreated the recipe of one of the whiskies his great grandfather produced for J&A Davidson between 1899 and 1916. Read Scott Wright's Q&A here AROUND THE GREENS For the love of golf's hickory history The workshop is celebrating its first anniversary. (Image: Hickory Golf Workshop) This article appears as part of Kristy Dorsey's Around the Greens series Previously employed in the financial services sector, Stuart Fraser set up his artisan clubmaking business as part-time gig during the Covid lockdowns and gave up his day job in November 2023 after finding a permanent home for the operation. The Hickory Golf Workshop is now celebrating its first anniversary, having restored more than 500 clubs to their former glory. It is opening the 2025 season with a new hickory-era golf ball making experience, along with the addition of traditional plus fours and bunnets for visitors to try on. Mr Fraser describes the workshop experience as a combination of "Scottish history, traditional craftsmanship, and storytelling with the chance to handle and play with authentic hickory-shafted clubs".
