Posts Tagged ‘hotels’
Delight at being named best small hotel in the UK
A Scottish hotel has been honoured as the UK’s best small hotel. Best Loved Hotels hosted a black tie awards ceremony in The Assembly Room of The King’s Head Hotel, Cirencester, which was attended by the UK’s top hoteliers. The Best Loved Awards, now in their fourth year, celebrated a whole host of winners, representing…
Read MoreMoxy opens its doors in the heart of Glasgow
A new hotel has opened in Glasgow that fits in with the fashionable Merchant City area. This is a first for Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand, as it’s their debut residency in a UK city centre location. Renowned amongst budget savvy travellers, guests have a choice of 181 bedrooms, boasting a unique Glasgow…
Read MoreA weekend packed full of music and song
A series of music events will set toes tapping at a new event, Alive in the West End. In Edinburgh’s West End this autumn, pubs, venues and even unconventional spaces like shops and restaurants across the neighbourhood are all putting on a series of performances as part of the event, which runs 26-28 October. The…
Read MoreRobert the Bruce spider site hotel for sale
A historical hotel reputed to be sited near where Robert the Bruce was inspired by a spider is on the market. Dunvalanree, a hotel on the stunning West Highland beach where Robert the Bruce landed while fleeing the English following an early setback, is being offered for sale. Located in the tiny Kintyre hamlet of…
Read MoreTry this easy to make Highland cannelloni
‘You could probably say I fell into this line of work,’ laughs Andrew Cook, head chef at Fort William’s award-winning The Lime Tree restaurant. ‘My parents were hotel managers with British Trust Hotels, so I’ve grown up in hotels. My dad is a trained chef as well, so he was my first head chef. ‘My…
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 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 MoreFirst international Scottish Gin Day is on the way
The first International Scottish Gin Day is to take place in 2019. International Scottish Gin Day 2019 (ISGD) will help a global audience discover the wonderful world of Scottish Gin and aims to create a special day established to raise the profile of Scottish Gin and showcase Scotland as a visitors destination. It has been…
Read MoreScottish hospitality, catering and tourism winners
The CIS Excellence Awards 2018 were held at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. These were the 15th awards, having been launched in 2004 to recognise, reward and celebrate the exceptionally high degrees of creativity, innovation and excellence in the Scottish hospitality, catering and tourism sectors, the awards have established themselves as the most…
Read MoreHotel chain and airline team up to benefit customers
Two iconic Scottish companies have launched a strategic corporate partnership, aimed at providing benefits for their customers. Loganair and Macdonald Hotels & Resorts have teamed up to highlight the benefits of their businesses to Scotland, and offering customers special deals. Loganair’s bear mascot couple Logie and Lotti sealed the deal by making an appearance at…
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