Posts Tagged ‘hotel’
Honour for Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has become one of the first institutions in the country to be honoured for its pioneering work in promoting and encouraging career-long professional learning in the education sector. Scotland’s national conservatoire received a General Teaching Council for Scotland Professional Learning Award at a recent awards ceremony at the Crowne Plaza…
Read MoreHistoric Scottish pubs feature in new free guide
A free guide to Scotland’s pubs with an impressive heritage has been released. Scotland Real Heritage Pubs: Pub Interiors of Historic Interest has been created by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), and is available as a free download. Edited by Mick Slaughter, this ground-breaking publication aims to create an up-to-date snapshot of the Pub…
Read MoreFabulous fish with risotto, kale and garlic dressing
How fishmonger and chef Willie Little came to own his Blairgowrie restaurant is as down-to-earth as the man himself. Little’s Restaurant has a great reputation, especially for its fish, as you would expect! ‘Because our product is so fresh, I don’t have to hide it with any sauces,’ says chef proprietor Willie Little of the fish…
Read MoreNew head chef joins award-winning St Andrews eaterie
A multi-award winning two AA rosette restaurant has appointed a new head chef. Mat Majer has been appointed head chef at The Adamson in St Andrews, which opened in St Andrews in 2012. He joins the team from his role at BABA in Edinburgh where he was stationed since it opened at the Principal Charlotte…
Read MoreNew playground planner is a first for Gleneagles
An internationally-famous Scottish hotel has appointed a specialist dedicated to helping younger guests and their families make the most of the 850-acre Perthshire estate this October half term holiday. Gleneagles Hotel has appointed its first dedicated playground planner, with Sara McEwan, 45, from Bridge of Allan, taking on the exciting new position following over three…
Read MoreWalker Slater to reveal autumn/ winter fashions
The new autumn/winter collection from Walker Slater are to be revealed at an Edinburgh hotel. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has partnered with the tweed-tailor specialists to showcase its latest designs at an exclusive fashion show in the stunning surrounds of the world-famous, Peacock Alley. Hosted by Forth One breakfast presenter, Arlene Stuart will…
Read MoreSouth Africa’s old vines: in the ground and in the glass
Protecting old vines in South Africa not only reaps benefits during water shortages but also pays dividends for drinkers, as Peter Ranscombe reports. AS SOON as you land at Cape Town airport, it’s impossible not to be struck by how much the recent water shortages have hit the city, with posters inside the terminal warning…
Read MoreHead chefs work together for unique dining
A Scottish hotel is to celebrate autumn with a new dynamic dining experience. Following the successful dynamic dining experience at the beginning of the summer, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian will be holding its second Moveable Food evening on Wednesday, 26 September. The menu will include a three course dinner with paired wines and…
Read MoreYear-round tourism is the key to growth
Scotland’s hoteliers have been urged to further embrace technology and industry collaboration to bring in a greater numbers of international visitors. Doing so would successfully extend the booking season, attendees at a summit in Edinburgh hosted by the Expedia Group, the online travel platform, were told. Speakers from VisitScotland, Marketing Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Hotels…
Read MoreHotel’s proud railway heritage is restored
A Scottish hotel has restored a link to its proud railway past. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has recently carried out work on the historic Princes Street Station gates, to bring them back to their former glory. Once the site of the Royal Family’s preferred railway station in the capital, the gates now act…
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