Posts Tagged ‘hospitality’
10 ridiculous Scottish laws you won’t believe
Who knew Scotland was harbouring such a history of strange and archaic laws? We’ve all heard rumours about it being illegal to parade cows down certain high streets on particular days of the year, but here we round up 10 you’ll find it hard to believe are real. Guilty, until proven innocent! Scotland is unique…
Read MoreFind Scottish Field at Scotland’s Boat Show
Scotland’s Boat Show is currently underway at the Kip Marina in Inverkip. Running until Sunday 14 October, as well as an amazing array of new and pre-owned boats for sale – from a £500 dinghy to a £1 million powerboat – on shore are a huge range of attractions to tempt every interest. It’s not…
Read MoreScottish successes at the first-ever Eat Game Awards
Four Scottish firms have performed well at the very first Eat Game Awards. The Eat Game Awards is a brand-new initiative created by James Purdey & Sons Ltd, Boisdale Restaurants and Taste of Game, bringing together the shooting, game meat and hospitality sectors to celebrate the wild game meat produced in Britain. Boisdale of Canary Wharf welcomed…
Read MoreFinalists revealed in Scottish tourism awards
The World’s Largest Ever Sleepout, Scotland’s Building Conservation Centre, silent disco dancing tours and Glasgow’s transport museum are among those in the running for this year’s Scottish Thistle Awards. The shortlist for the regional finals of the 2018/19 Scottish Thistle Awards, in association with Fishers, has been revealed, and sees some of the country’s biggest…
Read MoreYou’ve still got time to make a nomination
There’s just 12 days left to nominate for the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards. Individuals and businesses all over Scotland are urged to get involved, in the ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside. The Scottish Rural Awards are now in their fifth year and are partnered by Scottish Field and the Scottish Countryside Alliance. A…
Read MoreScotland’s self-catering industry conference
The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers is holdings its annual conference and exhibition later this month. The ASSC event is the only major event aimed directly at the people and businesses providing short-term let and holiday rental accommodation in Scotland. The 2018 conference will be a UK-wide event, attracting fellow self-caterers/short-term rental operators, suppliers and industry…
Read MoreIt’s 20 years since the Britannia opened its doors
It’s hard to believe, but 19 October this year marks the 20th anniversary of The Royal Yacht Britannia first opening its doors as a visitor attraction in Edinburgh. The former Royal residence, berthed alongside Ocean Terminal in Leith, has been building up to its double decade birthday celebrations in commanding style. As well as retaining…
Read MoreKnockendarroch wins Scottish Hotel of the Year title
Knockendarroch Hotel in Pitlochry has been awarded Scottish Hotel of the Year by The Good Hotel Guide. The result was revealed at a celebratory dinner held at The Arch in London. Owned by Struan and Louise Lothian since 2014, Knockendarroch Hotel www.knockendarroch.co.uk offers a contemporary country house style in a quiet elevated position in central…
Read MoreHotel’s Quality Assurance award in just 12 months
A luxury hotel has achieved a prestigious Quality Assurance award from VisitScotland just one year after opening. Garleton Lodge, nestled in a countryside setting between Haddington and Gullane in East Lothian, has been awarded a four-star gold accolade from the national tourism organisation. Having worked in the property and catering industries in the Middle East,…
Read MoreFirst class vegan options at The Ivy on the Square
Restaurants all over Scotland are waking up to the fact there’s a growing demand for vegan options on their menu. Edinburgh’s The Ivy on the Square is no different. No longer are vegan and vegetarian meals an after-thought, or, indeed, not even a consideration, as the hospitality sector looks to cater for all. The Ivy…
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