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Kids can eat free at all the Highland Coast Hotels this summer

The group has introduced the free menu for kids aged up to eight-years-old at each of its seven hotels around the North Coast 500 tourist trail.
A group of hotel staff apprentices gathered on a hotel lawn

Crerar paves the way for the next generation of hospitality stars

Crerar has given 18 candidates, aged 16 to 24, the opportunity to complete a two-year course leading up to a SCQF Level 8 qualification.
Franck Bruyere

Franck Bruyère takes the helm of The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust

Bruyère will replace Bob Downie when he retires after 26 years in charge of the maritime attraction Britannia, and its sister-ship, the luxury floating hotel Fingal.
Restaurant and bar staff gathered for training

Buzzworks gears up for the golf with staff training masterclasses

With an anticipated influx of 300,000 guests to the region, the group sees The Open as a chance to serve up a ‘top-tier experience’ to visitors from near and far.

New report predicts that the future of socialising will be ‘high and dry’

Alcohol is not the only mood-altering substance in the world – and UK businesses can't ignore the growing popularity of ‘psychotropic’ relaxation.
Michael Davern, the new general manager of Seaton House in St Andrews

Revived Seaton House to be led by golf hospitality veteran Michael Davern

The hotel’s operator, Valor Hospitality Partners, confirmed Davern’s appointment ahead of the property’s restoration and reopening, scheduled for early 2025.
Youngsters line up on their first day of college

Apprenticeship in Hospitality Scotland comes to Glasgow

The AHS/HANE training is described as a ‘leading route for young adults’ to start careers in the hospitality industry.
A selection of whiskies on a tray

Japanese whisky swipes Scotland’s crown

Scotch whisky has suffered a shock defeat in a blind tasting hosted by Fever-Tree, with Japanese whiskies coming out on top.

Better informed people will choose to drink better drinks

Sales of premium spirits brands are said to be weathering the economic downturn, because despite consumers going out less, they are ‘trading up’ when they do.
A modern Scotch Whisky distillery

Edrington’s focus on ultra-premium spirits pays off

Overall, the group’s revenue was up by 5%, at £1.334.3m, producing profits before tax of nearly £407m, and a bottom line profit of £164m after ‘exceptional items’.

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