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Simpsinns’ Gailes Hotel & Spa named as ‘Best Hotel Wedding Venue’ 2025

Located just 40 minutes from Glasgow, at Irvine on the Clyde Coast, The Gailes Hotel & Spa was re-launched in 2022 after a £250,000 makeover.
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Build up to BCB London begins with a roadshow that will visit Edinburgh

BCB London brand ambassador, Jack Sotti, and BCB director of education, Angus Winchester, have promised a ‘high-calibre’ line up of speakers.

Sneak peak at what £15 million investment has wrought at Erskine’s Mar Hall

The renovation follows its 2024 acquisition by Dubai-based Dutco Group, where it joins a portfolio of hotels in Dubai, the Maldives, the Seychelles, and Edinburgh.
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Buzzworks goes from ‘strength to strength’ as turnover increases by 18%

Buzzworks Holdings currently manages 21 venues across East, West & Central Scotland, employing over 800 staff, turning over £34.8m last year.
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An offer ‘fit for The Faithful’ from the Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels 

An unexpected side effect of the BBC’s popular reality show The Traitors – filmed in Ardross Castle, north of Inverness – is a fresh surge in Highlands tourism.

Scottish hospitality business to share £124,891 of profit with its team

Annually, Manorview’s ‘Heartcount’ scheme sees it share 10% of net profits with everyone in its workforce who has been with the business for 12 months or more.
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Taking the plunge on St Andrews’ West Sands for International Women’s Day

Bob & Blether, the town’s cold-water swimming group, will be holding an event in partnership with the five-star Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa. 

Signature group launches digital loyalty scheme with 25% discount

Once they are signed up, the new ‘Crave’ initiative will offer Signature’s regulars a pass to a range of discounts at its venues throughout 2025 and beyond. 
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Diageo wants to know – have you got what it takes to be World...

The international drinks giant has announced the opening of submissions for the 2025 edition of its World Class mixology competition.
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Raise a glass to the future of the planet with Isle of Arran Distillers

In a project to further the island's net-zero strategy, the whisky producer has partnered with Dougarie Estate to help restore 325 hectares of damaged peatland.

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