DUNFERMLINES’S East Port Bar is not under threat after the company that owns the city-centre pub went into administration at the end of last week.

The Alloa-based Maclay Group, which employs more than 500 staff, had been in business since 1830 and owns 15 pubs across central Scotland.

They called in administrators EY following an “unexpected funding requirement” and the administrators say that the “underlying business is strong”.

A spokesman for EY told the Press, “It’s business as usual just now. We have taken over trading of business and will stay in charge until the exit of administration.

"It’s a going concern and we are seeking buyers. All staff have been notified but they will continue to work as normal.

“The patrons don’t have to worry about it closing or anything like that. We have had some interest in the business as a whole but not specifically for any one pub.

"It’s a good reputable name that is attracting significant interest.”