Scotland

John Keating, Cameron House managing director

John Keating: Pearls of Wisdom

By Emma Eversham

Irish-born John Keating has been in the hospitality industry for more than 20 years, having worked in hotels and resorts all over the world, including The Ritz in London, Mercantile Club Taiwan CCA, Monolith Club Moscow CCA and Sandals Emerald Bay in...

Malmaison to open first hotel since refinancing

Malmaison to open first hotel since refinancing

By Peter Ruddick

Malmaison owner MWB has announced plans to open its first new hotel since refinancing last year to reduce its debts and just one week after Gary Davis joined as chief executive of Malmaison and Hotel du Vin.

While all three outlets will be open in time for the lucrative festive period, The Urban Pub Company is on the acquisition trail to open more outlets in 2012

Urban Pub Company begins ambitious expansion

By Luke Nicholls

The Urban Pub Company is set to roll out an ambitious expansion programme throughout Scotland’s central belt, which will see three new licenced outlets open their doors under three new brands by the end of this year.

The hotel is eight miles from Glasgow airport and provides a total of 319 bedrooms with meeting, conference and function facilities

Glasgow Hilton bought for £35.5m

By Luke Nicholls

Topland, the privately-owned international investment company, has purchased the Hilton Glasgow hotel for £37.5m in cash.

Pearls of Wisdom: Martin Wishart

Pearls of Wisdom: Martin Wishart

By Joe Lutrario

Michelin-starred Scottish chef Martin Wishart is behind two fine-dining restaurants in Leith and Loch Lomond, as well as the recently opened The Honours in central Edinburgh.

Career Profile: Darin Campbell

Career Profile: Darin Campbell

By Emma Eversham

After learning part of his trade under 'mentor' Andrew Fairlie at Hotel du Vin's Glasgow restaurant One Devonshire Gardens, chef Darin Campbell went off to London to work with Marcus Wareing and Eric Chavot. He's now back at the Glasgow...

Paul Kitching named best chef in Scotland

Paul Kitching named best chef in Scotland

By Becky Paskin

Paul Kitching, chef proprietor of the Michelin-starred 21212 in Edinburgh has been named the best chef in Scotland in the Catering in Scotland (CIS) Excellence Awards.

Scotland presses ahead with Alcohol Bill

Scotland presses ahead with Alcohol Bill

By Gemma McKenna

The Scottish Government has published its controversial Alcohol Bill, which will give ministers powers to impose minimum pricing, introduce a new tax for retailers and ban off-trade promotions

Scottish Hotels told to Raise Prices

Scottish Hotels told to Raise Prices

By Alan Lodge

Tourism chief angers industry figures by saying hotels should make the most of demand from visitors by hiking up their prices to maximise income.

Guidebook Highlights the Best of Scotland

Guidebook Highlights the Best of Scotland

By Alan Lodge

Pete Irvines guidebook Scotland: The Best is republished in a new bumper-sized edition featuring the authors top 10 restaurants in Edinburgh and Glasgow.