Posts Tagged ‘hospitality’
Spring Food Festival at Glamis Castle this weekend
A food festival hosted at one of Scotland’s most historic visitor attractions is set to be the first chance many local businesses have had to meet with the general public in an event trading environment in over a year. Glamis Castle is hosting a Spring Food Festival, showcasing quality produce from a variety of local…
Read MoreIconic city bar and kitchen making a comeback
It has been the toughest year on record for the hospitality industry. But for Moskito, one of the most renowned bars and restaurants on the Glasgow scene, the time has been spent wisely. Under new management and with a unique and exciting concept for 2021, the Glasgow institution, Moskito is set to reopen on Bath…
Read MoreCold Town glory: Reconnecting beer to pubs
Peter Ranscombe visits Edinburgh’s Cold Town brewery to hear how head brewer Ed Evans takes inspiration from pubgoers. WHAT inspires brewers? For some, it’s the hops, and the arrival of more and more varieties from around the world. For others, it’s the malt, and the challenge of balancing the depth with the freshness. For Ed…
Read MoreTrio of dining concepts at Rusacks St Andrews
July 2021 will see the launch of three brand new dining concepts – ‘18’, The Bridge, and One Under Bar – within a new luxury hotel as part of Rusacks St Andrews. Derek Johnstone, one of Scotland’s most renowned chefs, will lead the kitchens and new dining concepts as executive head chef, championing local Scottish…
Read MoreReconnect this summer at the Balmoral Hotel
The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Edinburgh, has announced the Summer of Love – a new programme of experiences available from May 17 to help guests reconnect with friends, fall in love with Edinburgh and discover world-class hospitality. The Balmoral’s ‘Summer of Love’ encourages locals and visitors alike to reignite their wanderlust and make…
Read MoreBehind-the-scenes at the Balmoral Hotel in new TV show
Edinburgh’s Balmoral is set to appear in a new Channel 5 documentary series, featuring never-before-seen access to one of the most iconic hotels in the world, as staff deliver 24/7 luxury. The four-part series, which premiers on Friday, 21 May, at 7pm, follows the team at The Balmoral throughout 2020 as they navigate through the…
Read MoreArdnamurchan Distillery launches new membership club
Ardnamurchan Distillery have announced the launch of a brand-new membership club for intrepid whisky enthusiasts, The AD/venturers. To celebrate the unveiling of the club, the sales and marketing team will be undertaking a 180 mile walk from their bottling warehouse in Fife to the Ardnamurchan Distillery in the Western Highlands. Departing on May 25, the…
Read MoreHonest Grapes: Blending wine with theatre
Wine retailer Honest Grapes has teamed up with theatre company Revels in Hand to mix virtual performances with wine tastings, writes Peter Ranscombe. SO MANY aspects of our lives have gone online during the past year. The trips to the virtual pub; the frustrations of online grocery shopping; the video calls instead of “just popping…
Read MoreExplore north west Scotland from the Eddrachilles Hotel
The John Muir Trust recently published a report, Rural Communities and Visitor Pressures, in which it calls for the promotion of ‘slow’ tourism and encourages multiple night stays rather than fleeting visits, in order to maximise local economic value and minimise the carbon footprint of tourism. Eddrachilles Hotel owner, Fiona Campbell Trevor agrees that those…
Read MoreREVIEW: A touch of luxury with Harvey Nichols
Harvey Nichols. The name alone is synonymous with all things decadent and indulgent. Ever since I walked over the threshold of Harvey Nichols’ Edinburgh store, just off St Andrew Square, any mention of their luxurious offerings conjures up visions of sparkling display cabinets showcasing the best of fashion, cosmetics and homeware, not to mention an…
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