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"David isn’t that different from how I was at his age. Like him,
I was extremely hardworking and striving to establish my
business while supporting my family. Over the years he has
helped me make difficult decisions and definitely gives me a
new, younger perspective on everyday situations. I wouldn’t
hesitate to go to him for advice – I do frequently and I value the
different insight that a younger outlook brings. Exciting/elegant/
"It’s hard to pick one single rewarding moment in being a dad.
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Being a father is rewarding every day for me. I’m very lucky as
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David is my business partner so we share moments in time
enjoy/stay........
constantly. Couple that with all the great childhood memories
and I guess you could say I am one very privileged dad.”
Sumptuous surroundings combined with
Who is your all time hero? breathtaking views of Edinburgh Castle and
My dad. Calton Hill compliment head chef David
Haetzman's simple but equally stunning dishes.
How would you sum up your son in three words?
Intelligent, charismatic and kind Locally sourced produce is at the heart
of each dish – with a unique Mediterranean
David Wilson (junior) is the other founder of WW Developers
and Builders
twist added to it.
"Plump, juicy Tarbert scallops arrived each
“My dad is a man of few words so the odd pat on the back is
sitting on a cushion of cauliflower puree,
a huge compliment. One of the most important things I have
learned from him is that life is short, so you’ve really got to
fragrant marinated shitake mushrooms bring
make the absolute most of it.
depth to the delicate flavours all topped with
a drizzle of tomato, shallot and basil dressing"
"We definitely share the same work ethic and family values
and we both have a passion for cars. On one hand we’ve had
Restaurant at The Rutland offers a glamorous
quite similar lifestyles in the sense of setting up businesses
settingforanexciting,intimatediningexperience.
at the same age. However, I was privileged in the education
The Rutland has recently been awarded Best
that I received whereas my dad was supporting a family at my
New Scottish Hotel, won the award for Scottish
age. He has years of experience and he’ll often give me sound
Hotel Design and The One Below our lounge
advice – other than telling me to look twice when crossing the
bar has been voted Best Bar Award 2009.
road and not to speak to strangers.
The Restaurant at The Rutland has also won
"Because we work together, we spend a lot of time together Most Exciting New Restaurant in Scotland.
and share a lot of good laughs. We particularly enjoy a drive
down the coast to go putting when the sun’s out. I think time
Father David Wilson
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spent with your family is time cherished. When it comes
Son David Wilson
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down to it, my dad is my role model in life. I admire anyone
David Wilson (senior) is co-founder of property renovation
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who has the ambition and determination to succeed – and
and development company, WW Developers and Builders
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he certainly does.”
“I feel proud of David everyday. I have watched him turn into
How might your dad describe you to someone else?
an intelligent businessman who I respect and that makes me
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Depends what time of day you are asking him.
hugely proud. I think we have quite a lot in common. When it
comes to business, we share the same goals and aspirations What’s your favourite drink?
and away from work we both have a passion for motor sports A beer or glass of red wine with family and friends… preferably
and enjoy the odd pint. where the sun is shining.
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