Work begins on a Chinese sister for Tomintoul and Glencadam distilleries
Angus Dundee Distillers, which owns Tomintoul and Glencadam malt distilleries in Scotland, has announced that it is building a malt whisky distillery and visitor’s experience in Chun’an, China.
Crerar Hotels brings back The Kilted Yogi for Nairn weekend wellness retreat
Finlay’s appearance at the Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa in Inveraray was a big hit, so his return to host a weekend at Crerar’s Golf View Hotel & Spa in Nairn has been described as a ‘no-brainer’.
Scottish Budget an ‘extreme disappointment’ to the hospitality sector
Hopes that ScotGov would match the 75% business rates relief enjoyed by England’s hospitality businesses were dashed as the latest Scottish Budget offered only scraps of comfort for the trade.
Virgin Hotels Glasgow staff jobless as business shuts ahead of Xmas
The closure, whilst unexpected, did not come out of a clear blue sky - the owner of the Glasgow hotel, Lloyds Developments Limited, had fallen into administration at the start of this month.
Manorview team fund Lapland trip for sick kids and their families
The flight, organised by the When You Wish Upon a Star charity, was fully funded by the money the Manorview team raised, and left Prestwick Airport with 70 families onboard for the trip.
Three million by Nico, as restaurant brand invests in new Glasgow venues
Chief executive and founder Nico Simeone confirmed that the three imminent Glasgow openings will include a new flagship Six by Nico Glasgow restaurant location in the Merchant City.
Whatever the Budget brings, Scottish business rates need reformed
As the hospitality industry waited for ScotGov’s latest Budget announcement – the operations manager of Scotland’s biggest pub chain and an SNP MP met to discuss the trade’s concerns.
St Andrews’ Scores Hotel soon to reopen as 5-star Seaton House
The hotel's renaming returns it to 1864 and the building's original name. In this restored identity, the hotel will create approximately 70 jobs for the town, including the appointment of a new GM.
Scottish Parliament’s executive chef is Sodexo’s Employee of the Year
Stuart Rose and his team have catered for many VIP events but none as special as the royal ceremonial visit from King Charles III and the Queen Consort following Queen Elizabeth II’s passing.
Gordon & MacPhail celebrate Five Star verdict for The Cairn Distillery
Visitor experience manager, Susan Colville, said: "To be recognised as one of the top visitor attractions in the country in our first operational year having opened in 2022 is a fantastic achievement."
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