Scottish pub and restaurant group, Signature Pub Group, has introduced a range of scents to its 20 bars around Scotland, designed to give each venue its very own unique atmosphere.

The fragrances have been handpicked and tailored to each location to create an evocative and memorable sensory experience. Guests can discover scents such as rich mahogany, smoky grapefruit, patchouli and vetiver at cocktail bar and restaurant, The Spiritualist in Glasgow and blue cotton candy, peach nectar and creamy vanilla at late night bar Paramount in Aberdeen.

Each venue's atmosphere, name, clientele and menu were considered when developing the scents that have been introduced to appeal to one of our strongest senses, smell.

In Edinburgh, at Copper Blossom bar and restaurant on George Street, its fresh contemporary decor, cocktail loving clientele and floral name were the inspiration for the perfect bouquet of freshly cut roses, lilies, spring cherry blossoms and leafy greens.

At Badger & Co. on Edinburgh's Castle Street, pepperwood, white roses of Scotland, fresh green citrus and sensual amber great guests as they wander into the former home of Wind and the Willows writer, Kenneth Grahame.

In The Queen's Arms, with its traditional pub atmosphere that welcomes locals and visitors alike, there's no smell of stale beer here, just the universally-loved notes of vanilla and sandalwood which have been introduced to appeal to the bar's clientele.

Louise Maclean, Director of Sales and Marketing at Signature Pub Group said: 

“People use scents to relax, energise or create a special atmosphere at home and in day-to-day life. We wanted to enhance their experience in the same way and help our customers create lasting memories when they visit our bars and restaurants. Signature Pub Group invests heavily into curating the perfect customer experience, and the Signature Scents are a key part of the overall package. Each of our venues are totally unique and we've had great fun choosing the individual Signature Scents to fit perfectly with the atmosphere and offering. My personal favourite is at The Raven in Glasgow which has a wonderful heady and evocative perfume, with top notes of honey mandarin, white patchouli leaves, creamy sandalwood and vanilla, that reflect the bar's fair-ground theme and new high energy social darts experience.” 

Signature Pub Group worked in collaboration with ScentAir to develop its range of scents. ScentAir is a worldwide scent marketing firm that specialises in scent marketing and developing full sensory experiences.

The specially designed technology has been developed to distribute the optimal amount of fragrance to welcome guests, but not to overpower them and cloud their dining experience.

Louise Maclean went on to say:

“Each of the venues welcome customers with the perfect amount of fragrance making them feel comfortable, fully immersing them into the venue's atmosphere, but not overpowering them.”

-Ends-

For more information and images contact:  Eleanor Allingham, Taste Communications, 

on 0131 225 7205  or  eleanor@tastecommunications.co.uk.

Notes to editors:

Signature Pub Group

Inspired by his own experiences of working in the Edinburgh bar scene, Nic Wood launched Signature Pubs in 2003 with its first-ever venue, the Grassmarket's Black Bull. Now head-quartered in Edinburgh and employing over 700 staff members, Signature Pubs boasts a proud portfolio of 20 bars, restaurants and hotels throughout Scotland.

In 2018, it also introduced its own small-batch brewery, Cold Town. Each venue is unique, taking inspiration from its surroundings and customers, with food and drink offerings sourced locally to showcase the best of Scottish produce. 

Signature favours historic architecture and community involvement, aiming to provide positive growth and engagement with new each project. The company vision is to nurture a portfolio of destination venues for socialising and experiencing the best of Scottish, independent hospitality for locals and tourists alike. By investing wisely, growing sustainability and encouraging a sense of community and inclusiveness in the areas around its venues. Signature takes pride in building a reputation for great people, great products and, most importantly, consistently brilliant customer service.

Signature Pub Group's Fragrance Menu

Flower Shoppe: Stems of roses, lilies and carnation mixed with jasmine, spring cherry blossoms and leafy greens to create the perfect bouquet. Can be found at:

• The Saint Bar & Kitchen, 170 South Street, St Andrews, KY16 9EG
• Copper Blossom, 107 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3ES

White Pepperwood: Captivating notes of pepperwood, white rose of Scotland, fresh green citrus and sensual amber. Can be found at:

• The Smokin' Fox, 6-8 Waterloo Street, Glasgow, G2 6DA
• Badger & Co, 32 Castle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3HT
• McLarens on the Corner, 81 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4AY

Sandalwood Vanilla: Indulge your senses with honey mandarin, white patchouli leaves, creamy Sandalwood, warm musk and vanilla. Can be found at:

• The Raven, 81-85 Renfield Street, Glasgow, G2 1NQ
• Cold Town House, 4 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU
• The Black Bull, 12 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU
• The Queens Arms, 49 Fredrick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EP

Blue Cotton Candy: A yummy, sweet scent laced with hints of blue raspberry peach nectar and creamy vanilla. Can be found at:

• The Boozy Cow, 17 Fredrick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EY
• Nox, 2 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen, AB11 6EN
• Paramount, 23-25 Bon Accord Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6EA

Dark Vanilla Pomelo: A sparkling pink pomelo blend with fresh mandarin, currant and creamy coconut, perfectly balanced with a hit of jasmine followed by vanilla and tonka bean. Can be found at:

• Element Bar, 110-114 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3JF
• Church on the Hill, 14 Algie Street, Glasgow, G41 3DJ

Black Orchid: As deep as the midnight sky, unwind with this seductive blend of lush green and floral notes paired with the richness of amber, milk thistle, nutmeg and orchid supported by sensual musk. Can be found at:

• Heads & Tales Bar, 1a Rutland Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2AD

Mahogany: The elixir of rich mahogany is enhanced with smoky grapefruit, patchouli and vetiver with velvety vanilla and incense. Can be found at:

• The Spiritualist Glasgow, 62 Miller Street, Glasgow, G1 1DT
• The Spiritualist Aberdeen, 67 Langstane Place, Aberdeen, AB11 6EN
• The Basement, 10a-12a Broughton Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3RH