NEWS
There’s always something new on the agenda in Scotland
T
hinking of Scotland conjures up images of misty mountains, whisky, castles and
golf. All are part of the country’s heritage and culture but all have a part to play in the booming conferences, events and meetings market, providing a unique dynamic that makes any event in Scotland memorable.
In every corner of the country there are hidden gems in the form of stately homes and castles which are available for exclusive use or as venues for gala dinners, receptions and team building activities. As well as state of the art conference centres, Scotland’s cities boast traditional and contemporary hotels to suit every budget. The country’s landscape is ideal for team building activities that will challenge the adventurous or inspire and reward those looking for more leisurely pursuits. And, as the true home of golf, Scotland’s 550 golf courses provide unparalleled choice.
The business tourism sector is vital to Scotland’s economy, contributing £827 million a year, which is why VisitScotland’s Business Tourism Unit and the industry itself is responding with continual investment in new and improved facilities.
As a result there is always something new to discover in Scotland. From the coolest challenges such as Wow Balls on a Scottish loch or off-road Segways at Crieff Hydro in Perthshire, to the very latest hotel developments in the form of the stylish Missoni in Edinburgh and the restoration of Glasgow’s renowned Grand Central, Scotland has it all.
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In the capital, Edinburgh’s largest conference hotel, the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, has refurbished all its bedrooms and suites and created an opulent grand suite and exclusive ‘club’ fl oor. The city’s fl agship Edinburgh International Conference Centre, host to many of Europe’s world class meetings, is undertaking an £85 million overhaul to create a banqueting area for approximately 2,000 delegates as well as a 1,600- seater auditorium.
As Glasgow looks ahead to the 2014 Commonwealth Games, the city will welcome almost 1,500 new hotel rooms and luxury serviced apartments Just completed is the restoration of the historic RAC Club to create the fi ve star Blythswood Square and coming on stream is a £120 million fi ve-star Jumeirah hotel with 160 bedrooms and
suites and extensive conference amenities.
Aberdeen‘s reputation as a superb conference destination is underlined by the start of work on Donald Trump’s landmark golf development. Set to the north of Europe’s energy capital, the planned £1billion golf resort, Capital, will include a 450-room 5-star hotel and a conference centre, as well as two golf courses. The city’s Norwood Hall Hotel has opened a £3.5 million stand-alone conference centre within its grounds and new hotels for Malmaison, Jury’s Inn and Bauhaus are also in the pipeline.
Elsewhere, Doubletree by Hilton in Dunblane has
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unveiled a luxurious new look which includes a stunning new restaurant by celebrity chef Nick Nairn. Turnberry Resort in Ayrshire has just completed a multi-million pound renovation of its public spaces and 46 of its 198 luxuriously appointed guest rooms. And in the highlands the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness has created the brand new Kingsclub with its own bar, restaurant and spa.
The region has also recently welcomed its latest exclusive use venue – the Edwardian Achnagairn House – set in 15 acres of landscaped gardens and providing the ultimate corporate retreat.
Whatever the event, a warm welcome is guaranteed in Scotland and a dram of the national drink is always on the agenda. There is everything anyone could want and expert assistance on hand to ensure a successful and inspirational experience.
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