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SimpInns to create 30 new jobs following £250,000 makeover of Si!

SimpsInns will create up to 30 new jobs in the spring following a £250,000 redevelopment of one of their key venues in Irvine as they introduce ‘The Potting Shed at Si!

The group has also kick-started a recruitment campaign for the new venue in Irvine.

Jack Simpson of Simpsinns comments, “We’ve shaken things up at Si! and are delighted to introduce one of Ayrshire’s trendiest new meeting places where flavours and ideas from our global travels have come together at The Potting Shed.”

The Potting Shed is on the ground floor and will seat up to 80 people in the completely reimagined new space, which includes a dedicated dog-friendly area, relaxed and informal seating areas that are ideal for meeting friends, family and colleagues for coffee or brunch throughout the day.

Upstairs, The Terrace bar and restaurant will seat diners, both inside and on the newly refurbished heated outdoor balcony. This will be a wonderful space any time of the year and especially as a place to kick back in long summer evenings.

SimpsInns owner Malcolm Simpson said, “We’re committed to exceeding our guests’ expectations and continually invest in our hotel and leisure facilities to make them the very best they can be.”

New Peterhead Bar On The Cards

The Old North School in Peterhead is currently being transformed into what will be the North Bar in King Street. This is the first phase of the redevelopment that when finished will not only have a a bar but restaurant and function space as well as a day spa too. Owners John Adam and Khanim Guild have not confirmed the opening date by locals are being kept abreast of progress on social media.

Radio 1 Big Weekend Returns To Dundee

BBC Radio One has announced that the location for their next instalment of the “Big Weekend” will be in Dundee. The three-day event will be held in Camperdown Park between May 26-28 May. 80,000 music fans are expected to be in Dundee for the event in what is set to be a massive weekend for the city. The lineup includes the likes of The 1975, ex-One Direction star Niall Horan and Lewis Capaldi.

Dundee was originally scheduled to host the huge event in 2020 but this was cancelled due to covid.

Local licensee Jimmy Marr is delighted, “It is a great achievement for the city. The last time it was here we all did very well. It was a win win for everyone. It is fantastic news.”