News from The Lomond Leisure Group
Lomond Leisure Group Wins Restaurant/Retailer of the Year at UKinbound Awards
Lomond Leisure Group has been named Restaurant/Retailer of the Year at the UKinbound Awards for Excellence 2025, recognising outstanding contribution to the UK’s inbound tourism industry.
Mharsanta Wins Two Awards at the Business Excellence Awards 2026
We are delighted to share that Mharsanta has been recognised at Acquisition International’s Business Excellence Awards 2026, receiving two prestigious honours.
Mharsanta has been awarded the Gold Award at the Let Glasgow Flourish Awards 2026
We’re delighted to share that Mharsanta has been awarded the Gold Award at the Let Glasgow Flourish Awards 2026, organised by the historic Incorporation of Gardeners of Glasgow.
Our Head Chef Dom recognised at Cullen Skink World Championships 2026
Dom, our talented Head Chef at Mharsanta, did us proud at the 2026 Cullen Skink World Championships in Cullen, securing the runner‑up title in the prestigious Cullen Skink with a Twist category.
Edinburgh News Covers Parliament Arms Refurbishment Plans
The upcoming transformation of the former Kilderkin pub on Edinburgh’s Canongate has been featured by Edinburgh News, highlighting the £170,000 refurbishment and the venue’s new identity as The Parliament Arms.
The Scotsman Reveals New Name for Landmark Canongate Pub
The Parliament Arms has also been featured in The Scotsman, following the announcement of its new name and £170,000 refurbishment of the former Kilderkin pub on Edinburgh’s Canongate.
Parliament Arms Featured in the Daily Record Ahead of Opening
The upcoming transformation of the former Kilderkin pub on Canongate has been featured in the Daily Record, highlighting the £170,000 refurbishment and the venue’s new identity as The Parliament Arms.
Parliament Arms to Open Following Major Refurbishment in Edinburgh Old Town
mond Leisure Group is set to open The Parliament Arms, a new pub in Edinburgh’s historic Canongate, following a £170,000 refurbishment in partnership with Star Pubs.
LLG Join the Glasgow Sustainable Food Directory
LLG Joins the Glasgow Sustainable Food Directory.
We are delighted to share that our restaurants are now featured in the Glasgow Sustainable Food Directory, an initiative led by Slow Food Glasgow and the Glasgow Food Policy Partnership, with support from the Glasgow Centre for Population Health.
LLG Named Finalist in Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards
We’re proud to share that Lomond Leisure Group has been named a finalist in the Best for Scottish (Independent Business) category at the prestigious Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards.
LLG Partners with Little’s Chauffeur Drive for Enhanced Guest Experience
We’re pleased to share that The Lomond Leisure Group is now working more closely with Little’s Chauffeur Drive, one of Scotland’s premier luxury transport providers.
Glowing Review: Mharsanta Hits a Home Run with American Food Blogger
We were delighted to come across a glowing review of Mharsanta from a travelling food blogger who visited us during their trip around the UK and Ireland.
Kirk O’ The Lochs Featured in The Dram
Glasgow's food and drink scene is burgeoning with last year being a bumper year for new openings, 2025 has followed suit with some truly exciting new additions we reckon everyone needs to check out.
The most exciting new food spots around Glasgow foodies need to add to their list
Glasgow's food and drink scene is burgeoning with last year being a bumper year for new openings, 2025 has followed suit with some truly exciting new additions we reckon everyone needs to check out.
Lomond Leisure Group opens Gael & Grain restaurant in Glasgow’s West End
Lomond Leisure Group has announced the official opening of Gael & Grain, a newly rebranded pub and dining venue in Glasgow’s West End.
Gael & Grain opens in the West End: A Fresh Celebration of Scottish Hospitality
The much-anticipated Gael & Grain is now officially open, bringing a bold new vision to the city's West End.
Glasgow welcomes new west end pub offering fresh take on Scottish comfort food
The Van Winkle in the west end recently shut its doors, and following a £275,000 revamp it's now reopened as Gael & Grain - which promises a unique take on classic Scottish comfort food.
Glasgow pub reveals 'rebrand' after closing its doors.
A well-known Glasgow pub has reopened after closing its doors and 'rebranding'.
First Look: Popular West End pub and restaurant reopens near Kelvingrove Park
Gael & Grain is now officially open, bringing a ‘bold new vision’ to the city’s West End.
New Venue for Glasgow’s West End
Gael & Grain Opens in Glasgow’s West End.
Gael & Grain is now officially open in the city’s West End, following a full venue makeover and rebrand led by Lomond Leisure Group.