McArthur has joined forces with Struan Barclay to take over Coppertrees Bar & Grill in the town’s St James Retail Park and reopen it as Ruby’s in November
Following a £700,000 investment, the site will reopen as a family-friendly 100-cover restaurant with an adjoining bar and heated outdoor garden and will serve ‘an eclectic mix of locally sourced, flavour-packed dishes’.
“James and I are really excited to be opening in East Kilbride and bringing this fantastic venue to life,” says Barclay.
“Our vision is to create a space that feels welcoming for every occasion – whether it’s breakfast with family, a special celebratory meal, or simply catching up over a drink. Most importantly, we’re committed to supporting our brilliant team here at the venue and creating new local job opportunities as we grow.
“This is about adding something fresh to the town’s hospitality scene, and building a dining and drinking destination people can enjoy for years to come.”
During the renovations, all existing staff roles are to be retained, with further employment opportunities for the local area expected in the coming weeks as the team expands ahead of reopening.