Posts Tagged ‘hospitality’
Coul House Hotel is a classic Scottish country estate
The Ancient Mackenzies of Coul picked a wonderful situation for this classic country house, built in 1821 for Sir George Mackenzie as he inherited his family’s estate. Its stunning views over Strathconon and beyond, eight acres of mature woodland, several log fires, comfortable lounges and a unique octagonal dining room make it an ideal venue…
Read MoreGet ready to bid for bottles of Prince Charles’ whisky
More bottles of Prince Charles’ 30-year-old Royal Lochnagar Scotch Whisky are to be sold in an online auction, starting this weekend. Bottle number 1 reached the tremendous sum of £9100 on Whisky.Auction for the Prince’s Foundation, and now the final 20 bottles are to be released by The Prince’s Foundation in response to extraordinary interest…
Read MoreThe Boathouse will make a splash with new owner
The iconic Boathouse restaurant on the shores of Loch Leven is celebrating an ambitious new owner. Sally Fotheringham, from Fife, has left her career in financial services to return to what she calls her ‘first love’ – the hospitality industry. The pleasure of looking after customers in a convivial atmosphere has never left Sally, who…
Read More100 new jobs being created at Trump Turnberry
A leading Scots hotel has announced that it is to create up to 100 new jobs, as part of the resort’s growth plans in 2019. Trump Turnberry, the iconic resort on the Ayrshire coast, will hold a two-day recruitment drive on Wednesday 13 March (10am-2pm) and Saturday 16 March (noon–4pm), aimed at seeking out exceptional…
Read MoreBringing a brewery to the heart of the capital
A new bar and brewery is to open in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket this February. Scottish hospitality group, Signature Pubs, has announced the launch of Cold Town House. Following a £4m investment, the former site of the Robertson Memorial Church has been transformed to create a 21st century brewery, bar, restaurant and rooftop terrace. Complementing the original…
Read MoreBringing Johnnie Walker to the heart of the capital
Plans to transform one of Edinburgh’s most important landmark buildings into a global visitor experience for Johnnie Walker Whisky have been formally submitted to City of Edinburgh Council. The Edinburgh attraction is intended to be the focal point of a £150million investment in Scotch whisky tourism by Diageo. The planning application, jointly submitted by Diageo…
Read MoreA new education awaits at Drink School Scotland
We all like something different for a night to remember every now and again. For David Austin, that’s his everyday job. He’s the owner of Drink School Scotland, and he knows what he’s talking about – after all, he has been involved in the wine, spirits and hospitality industry for more than 30 years, at…
Read MoreA new food experience on offer to Chinese visitors
Chinese visitors to the capital are to be served up a new Scottish food experience. Edinburgh New Town Cookery School (ENTCS) is launching its new course tailored for the Chinese group market. As a venue that offers professional cookery training, leisure courses and group hospitality experiences, ENTCS is currently popular with US visitors looking to…
Read MoreSearch for a director at major new tourist site
The hunt is on for someone to run a major new tourist attraction which will house The Great Tapestry of Scotland. Applications are being sought for the centre director of the nationally-significant attraction set to be housed in a purpose-built setting for the first time in Galashiels. Charity Live Borders is offering a career-defining role…
Read MoreThe Brexit effect is hitting Scotland’s licensed trade
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association say Brexit is already having a massive impact on its members. The SLTA today releases its Christmas/New Year On-trade Market Review, sponsored by KPMG UK, containing key insights on Scotland’s burgeoning food and drink sector and the Brexit impact. Some key points from this were: 17% of hospitality outlets in…
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