The American-themed bar and restaurant chain is well known for its fried chicken and huge portions.

A popular St Andrews venue is set to be taken over by a popular bar chain based in the central belt.

Buck’s Bar will open a new outlet at the current home of Ziggy’s on Murray Place later this year.

Earlier this month Ziggy’s owners announced the rock-themed restaurant will close after 42 years.

Buck’s Bar similarly sees itself as a “rock ‘n’ roll bar” and has five outlets between Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Michael Bergson, owner of Buck’s Bar, told The Courier: “It’s an honour to be taking over from such an established name in St Andrews

“We met with the owners of Ziggy’s and they were happy for us to take over, having been to Buck’s themselves.

“We are just delighted and really excited to be coming to St Andrews.

“I’ve always wanted to open in St Andrews.”

“I visited there as a youngster and it is full of great bars and restaurants.

“It’s in a beautiful part of the world.

“It always seems to be busy as well and is full of friendly people.”

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