JD Wetherspoon

JD Wetherspoon, frequently called Spoons, runs some 800 pubs across the UK, including Dunfermline’s Guildhall & Linen Exchange within its Scottish portfolio. Picture: Scott Reid

Wetherspoon boss says Scotland’s ‘discriminatory’ rates system forcing up prices

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon runs more than 800 pubs across the UK and Ireland, including Dunfermline’s Guildhall & Linen Exchange. Picture: Scott Reid

JD success: Let's raise a glass to the great British institution that is Spoons

JD Wetherspoon will give people £5,000 if they find this ‘unusual’ item in drink - how it works

JD Wetherspoon offers £5,000 for anyone who finds ‘this’ in drink

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon runs more than 800 pubs across the UK and Ireland, including Dunfermline’s Guildhall & Linen Exchange. Picture: Scott Reid

JD Wetherspoon on course for record year but Tim Martin hits out at politicians

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon runs some 840 pubs across the UK and Ireland, including Dunfermline’s Guildhall & Linen Exchange. Picture: Scott Reid

Wetherspoon cheers return to profit as chairman eyes easing of inflation

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon runs 844 pubs across the UK and Ireland, including Dunfermline’s Guildhall & Linen Exchange. Picture: Scott Reid

Pub landlords face new year hangover after festive holiday full of fizz

The vast JD Wetherspoon pubs empire has scores of Scottish watering holes including the Caley Picture House in Edinburgh.

Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin 'cautiously optimistic' despite cooling sales

The vast JD Wetherspoon business empire has scores of Scottish watering holes including the Caley Picture House in Edinburgh.

JD Wetherspoon cuts losses but warns of 'momentous challenge' and rising costs

The vast JD Wetherspoon business empire has scores of Scottish watering holes including the Caley Picture House in Edinburgh.

Wetherspoon eyes break even goal but warns over rising costs

Wetherspoons to slash pints to 99p despite rising pub costs.

Wetherspoons slashes some drinks to 99p despite rising pub costs

The JD Wetherpoon Scottish estate includes the Caley Picture House on Lothian Road in the centre of Edinburgh.

Scottish pubs in 'very safe hands' as JD Wetherspoon appoints Scottish boss

The JD Wetherpoon Scottish estate includes the Caley Picture House on Lothian Road in the centre of Edinburgh.

Wetherspoon confirms reopening of 60 Scottish pubs and more south of Border

Wetherspoon is currently compiling a list of Scottish pubs which can reopen if and when the Scottish Government give the go ahead. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Popular pub chain "very keen" to open Scottish pubs

The vast JD Wetherspoon business empire has scores of Scottish watering holes including the Caley Picture House in Edinburgh.

Wetherspoon sinks to first loss since 1984 amid 'last orders' sector warning

The JD Wetherspoon pub portfolio includes the Caley Picture House in Edinburgh.

Little to cheer about as JD Wetherspoon poised to report losses

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces a date for outdoor hospitality, including beer gardens, to reopen (Photo: Shutterstock)

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JD Wetherspoon has announced its plans to reopen after lockdown.

Wetherspoon: Pub chain reveal plans for reopening Scottish bars after lockdown

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Wetherspoons has U-turned and will now pay its staff up to 80% of their wages

For nearly 200 years the figure of the goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility and motherly relationships has been standing proud above the Archibald Simpson in Aberdeen picture: GoogleMaps

Wetherspoon set to refurbish decaying 1800s Scottish statue following concerns

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Falkirk’s Carron Works pub has gold standard toilets

The Wheatsheaf Inn, Falkirk's oldest pub.

Cask ale buffs serve up a ‘Your Beer is Good’ rating for two Falkirk pubs

The group's Brexit-waving founder and chairman had a fresh go at remainers. Picture: Contributed

JD Wetherspoon raises glass to buoyant sales performance

Wetherspoon has 900-odd watering holes include the Caley Picture House in Edinburgh. Picture: Contributed

Downsized Wetherspoons cheers solid sales performance

The Cross Keys in Peebles.

Wetherspoon selling off Hawick and Peebles pubs but investing £812,000 in expans...

JD favours more UK products

JD Wetherspoon favours more UK products as we move towards Brexit

Stephen Jardine: My Road to Damascus moment about barbecues

Tim Martin, founder of JD Wetherspoon.

Stephen Jardine: Was social media goldrush for fools?

Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin. Picture: Contributed

JD Wetherspoon shuts all 900 pubs' social media accounts

The proscenium arch at the Caley Picture House, JD Wetherspoon's most recent opening in Scotland

Early summer sun boosts Wetherspoon profits

Tim Martin, founder and chair of JD Wetherspoon. Picture: Contributed

JD Wetherpoon chair tells Remainers to '˜put a sock in it'

Weatherspoon’s put Alexander Graham Bell pub up for sale

JD Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin is a vocal supporter of Brexit. Picture: Contributed

JD Wetherspoon unveils major EU investment in Dublin

JD Wetherspoon founder and chairman Tim Martin. Picture: Contributed

JD Wetherspoon chairman calls for EU staff to remain

Tim Martin, chairman of JD Wetherspoon, accused the CBI of giving 'foolhardy' advice. Picture: Graham Jepson

Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin blasts CBI over Brexit

JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin (Photo: JD Wetherspoon/PA Wire
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Wetherspooon boss rails against 'budget for dinner parties'

JD Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin is keeping a cautious eye on trading. Picture: Graham Jepson

Wetherspoon boss '˜cautious' after sales and costs warning

JD Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin hit back at the 'hectoring and bullying approach' of European leaders. Picture: Contributed

Wetherspoon boss raps '˜bullying' EU leaders

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Wetherspoons have reported a 12.5 per cent hike in pre-tax profits. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Wetherspoon chair Tim Martin lashes out at Remainers

The pub chain took similar measures ahead of last year's League Cup semi-final. Picture: John Devlin

JD Wetherspoon '˜bans 20 bars from showing Old Firm derby'

Pubs founder Tim Martin rounded on organisations including the CBI. Picture: Contributed

Wetherspoon chair lashes out at Brexit doubters as sales rise
The Brexit-backing founder and chairman of pubs giant JD Wetherspoon has hit out at the Chancellor, the Bank of England and a host of other organisations, blami...

Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin. Picture: Graham Jepson

Wetherspoon in fresh profit alert on rising staff costs

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JD Wetherspoon latest victim of cyber attack

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Thirsty rugby fans lifted sales at JD Wetherspoon but it warned of a hit to profits from higher staff wages. Picture: Jane Barlow

Wetherspoon cheers rugby fans but warns on profits

Tim Martin had harsh words for Jamie Olivers campaign. Picture: PA

Wetherspoon boss raps Jamie Oliver over fizzy tax

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Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin

Wetherspoon boss claims living wage threatens closures

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Week ahead: BoE could hint at China crisis response

JD Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin has rounded on the Chancellor for his plans. Picture: PA

Wetherspoon chief criticises living wage plan

The London Stock Exchange building. Picture: Getty

WEDNESDAY MARKET CLOSE: Stocks tread water ahead of key Greek vote

JD Wetherspoon said following up last year's performance could prove tough. Picture: Getty

Wetherspoon sales rise but margins down

The London Stock Exchange building. Picture: Getty

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Food certification firm moves to new offices

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