Hospitality & Tourism
Inverness’ Uile-bheist Distillery’s surge in visitor numbers signals city’s renaissance
Published 1 year ago
The Uile-bheist Distillery and Brewery has contributed to the revitalisation of Inverness, attracting over 3,000 visitors in August alone since its formal opening to the public in June.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Loganair named Airline of the Year
Published 1 year ago
Loganair has been named Airline of the Year for 2023 by the European Regional Airline Association (ERA).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Blackfinch backs Princes Street hotel development with £5.6m loan
Published 1 year ago
Blackfinch Property has finalised a £5.6 million bridging loan, set for a term of 12 months, earmarked for the development of a new hotel in Edinburgh’s centre.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
RSM: Fringe Festival gives Scotland’s hotel sector an August surge
Published 1 year ago
Scotland’s hotel industry experienced a robust August, with increased room rates, higher occupancy, and a boost in gross operating profits, largely driven by popular events like the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, according to RSM Hotels Tracker.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Radisson Blu Glasgow showcases £15m revamp with local design flair
Published 1 year ago
One of Glasgow’s flagship hotels, Radisson Blu Glasgow, has recently completed a £15 million overhaul, revealing nearly 250 redesigned bedrooms.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Conditional approval to transform former Stirling school into aparthotel
Published 1 year ago
The development of a former industrial school into Stirling’s first aparthotel has been approved by the council’s Planning and Regulation Panel.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Dalata Hotel Group announces £50m Edinburgh hotel development plan
Published 1 year ago
Dublin-based Dalata Hotel Group has announced it will expand its presence in Scotland with a new £50 million luxury Clayton Hotel in Edinburgh.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
£100m Princes Street hotel proposal enters final stage
Published 1 year ago
Developers Hunter REIM and Ruby Hotels have welcomed the support of council officers for the planned £100 million regeneration of a segment of Edinburgh’s Princes Street, specifically the 104-108 block, as the development’s proposal goes before councillors this Wednesday.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Highland business ends hospitality staffing crisis with ‘wok to live’ scheme
Published 1 year ago
A hospitality business on the NC500 has ended a post-Brexit staffing shortage which reduced trading hours by 29% by introducing an innovative ‘work to live’ programme for staff.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Dabton House transformed into private hire accomodation
Published 1 year ago
Following an extensive and sensitive renovation project, completed in Summer 2023, the Buccleuch Estates has unveiled Dabton House, a Buccleuch family home located within the Queensberry Estate, ten minutes from Drumlanrig Castle.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Scotland’s whisky industry fuels tourism and economy in resilient comeback
Published 1 year ago
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has reported a rebound in visitor numbers to Scotch Whisky visitor centres across Scotland, reaching over 2 million in 2022, marking a recovery to pre-pandemic levels.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
New Scottish galleries to open following Tilbury Douglas transformation
Published 1 year ago
The National Galleries of Scotland will open its new Scottish galleries to the public this Saturday following a comprehensive transformation, including a complete refurbishment and extension, undertaken by Tilbury Douglas.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Glencoe Folk Museum prepares for £2.2m redevelopment
Published 1 year ago
Glencoe Folk Museum is to close at the end of October to begin construction work on its long-anticipated redevelopment project.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Short-term lets licensing scheme ‘could breach human rights laws’
Published 1 year ago
The Scottish Government’s new short-term let (STL) licensing policy could be in breach of human rights laws, according to operators.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Tories and tourism sector issue final plea for short-term lets delay
Published 1 year ago
Scotland’s tourism industry faces destruction unless ministers listen to businesses and pause the introduction of a “catastrophic” new short-term lets (STL) licensing system, the First Minister has been warned.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Inverness’ Uile-bheist Distillery’s surge in visitor numbers signals city’s renaissance
Published 1 year ago
The Uile-bheist Distillery and Brewery has contributed to the revitalisation of Inverness, attracting over 3,000 visitors in August alone since its formal opening to the public in June.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Loganair named Airline of the Year
Published 1 year ago
Loganair has been named Airline of the Year for 2023 by the European Regional Airline Association (ERA).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Blackfinch backs Princes Street hotel development with £5.6m loan
Published 1 year ago
Blackfinch Property has finalised a £5.6 million bridging loan, set for a term of 12 months, earmarked for the development of a new hotel in Edinburgh’s centre.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
RSM: Fringe Festival gives Scotland’s hotel sector an August surge
Published 1 year ago
Scotland’s hotel industry experienced a robust August, with increased room rates, higher occupancy, and a boost in gross operating profits, largely driven by popular events like the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, according to RSM Hotels Tracker.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Radisson Blu Glasgow showcases £15m revamp with local design flair
Published 1 year ago
One of Glasgow’s flagship hotels, Radisson Blu Glasgow, has recently completed a £15 million overhaul, revealing nearly 250 redesigned bedrooms.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Conditional approval to transform former Stirling school into aparthotel
Published 1 year ago
The development of a former industrial school into Stirling’s first aparthotel has been approved by the council’s Planning and Regulation Panel.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Dalata Hotel Group announces £50m Edinburgh hotel development plan
Published 1 year ago
Dublin-based Dalata Hotel Group has announced it will expand its presence in Scotland with a new £50 million luxury Clayton Hotel in Edinburgh.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
£100m Princes Street hotel proposal enters final stage
Published 1 year ago
Developers Hunter REIM and Ruby Hotels have welcomed the support of council officers for the planned £100 million regeneration of a segment of Edinburgh’s Princes Street, specifically the 104-108 block, as the development’s proposal goes before councillors this Wednesday.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Highland business ends hospitality staffing crisis with ‘wok to live’ scheme
Published 1 year ago
A hospitality business on the NC500 has ended a post-Brexit staffing shortage which reduced trading hours by 29% by introducing an innovative ‘work to live’ programme for staff.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Dabton House transformed into private hire accomodation
Published 1 year ago
Following an extensive and sensitive renovation project, completed in Summer 2023, the Buccleuch Estates has unveiled Dabton House, a Buccleuch family home located within the Queensberry Estate, ten minutes from Drumlanrig Castle.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Scotland’s whisky industry fuels tourism and economy in resilient comeback
Published 1 year ago
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has reported a rebound in visitor numbers to Scotch Whisky visitor centres across Scotland, reaching over 2 million in 2022, marking a recovery to pre-pandemic levels.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
New Scottish galleries to open following Tilbury Douglas transformation
Published 1 year ago
The National Galleries of Scotland will open its new Scottish galleries to the public this Saturday following a comprehensive transformation, including a complete refurbishment and extension, undertaken by Tilbury Douglas.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Glencoe Folk Museum prepares for £2.2m redevelopment
Published 1 year ago
Glencoe Folk Museum is to close at the end of October to begin construction work on its long-anticipated redevelopment project.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Short-term lets licensing scheme ‘could breach human rights laws’
Published 1 year ago
The Scottish Government’s new short-term let (STL) licensing policy could be in breach of human rights laws, according to operators.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Tories and tourism sector issue final plea for short-term lets delay
Published 1 year ago
Scotland’s tourism industry faces destruction unless ministers listen to businesses and pause the introduction of a “catastrophic” new short-term lets (STL) licensing system, the First Minister has been warned.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →