The Scotsman Group, previously G1, the property and hospitality company led by Stefan King has completed the takeover of landmark West End venue, bar and restaurant Òran Mór. It will now join a portfolio of Glasgow assets including The Corinthian and Arta.
The announcement states: “We are delighted to confirm that Scotsman Group have invested in Skerryvore Ltd, the company which owns and operates Òran Mór in Glasgow’s West End.
“As a Group, we have been fans of the operation at Oran Mor since its inception some 20 years ago by founder Colin Beattie, and we are happy to confirm that Colin will continue working with the business as Chairman of Skerryvore Ltd going forward.
“We are no strangers to operating in the West End ourselves with Hillhead Bookclub, the Grosvenor Cinema & Cafe and The Bothy in Ruthven Lane, and we are very much looking forward to our involvement in this historic venue.
“In addition, we want to take a moment to say a warm welcome to the current Òran Mór team to the Scotsman Group family.”
The Scotsman Group previously traded as G1 Group, established by founding director, Glasgow entrepreneur Stefan King, a prominent figure in local hospitality since the 1990s.
Theatre company A Play, A Pie and A Pint, based within Òran Mór, said in a Twitter update: “A Play, a Pie and a Pint are delighted to confirm to our audience & partners that with the Scotsman Group investment in Skerryvore Ltd, (the company which owns and operates Òran Mór in Glasgow’s West End) future productions of our internationally award winning plays presented in Òran Mór’s theatre, are further secured through that positive impacted relationship.
“A Play, a Pie and a Pint was founded 18 years ago by Colin Beattie and David MacLennan.
“Now under the assured creative leadership of Jemima Levick our Artistic Director & CEO… we are happy to confirm that Colin will continue his relationship with A Play, a Pie and a Pint, working alongside the business as chairman of Skerryvore Ltd going forward.
