A LANDMARK West End venue has been taken over by a property and hospitality company. 

Scotsman Hospitality, which is led by Stefan King, announced on social media they have taken over Òran Mór.

The popular venue, restaurant and bar is located at the top of Byres Road opposite the Botanic Gardens. 

Scotsman Hospitality currently operate Hillhead Bookclub, the Grosvenor Cinema & Cafe and The Bothy in the West End. 

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A post announcing the takeover on Òran Mór's Facebook page read: "An Exciting Update From Us…

"We are delighted to confirm that Scotsman Hospitality have invested in Skerryvore Ltd, the company which owns and operates Òran Mór in Glasgow’s West End.

"Òran Mór was founded some 20 years ago by Colin Beattie, and we are happy to confirm that Colin will continue working with the business as Chairman of Skerryvore Ltd going forward.

"Scotsman Group are no strangers to operating in the West End with Hillhead Bookclub, the Grosvenor Cinema & Cafe and The Bothy in Ruthven Lane, and as a team we are very much looking forward to working together in the continued operation of this historic venue."

Following the announcement, theatre company A Play, A Pie and A Pint who are based at the Òran Mór confirmed their future at the venue has been "secured".

They said on Twitter: With @OranMorGlasgow's announcement today, 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.

"Scotsman Group are no strangers to operating in the West End with Hillhead Bookclub, the Grosvenor Cinema & Cafe and The Bothy in Ruthven Lane, and as a team we are very much looking forward to working together in the continued operation of this historic venue."