DESIGN FOCUS THE LOWLAND BAR & RESTAURANT

THE LOWLAND BAR & RESTAURANT

The Lynnhurst Hotel, 8 Park Road, Johnstone BY JASON CADDY

The Manorview Hotels & Leisure Group has launched a new restaurant and bar concept at the Lynnhurst Hotel in Johnstone called The Lowland.

With a new name and stunning new design dominated by lots of wood and sumptuous oxblood red leather upholstery, the project was undertaken to make the hotel, which is renowned locally for its weddings, more food and drink focussed.

The Lynnhurst proudly boasts Victorian architecture combined with modern and versatile wedding facilities and stunning gardens and the new bar and restaurant fits right in.

As well as experiencing The Lowland restaurant and bar inside, customers can enjoy the new food and drinks menus outside on the terrace, or in the gardens – where dogs are also welcome.

With a huge emphasis on a family-friendly menu featuring lots of classic dishes that are now signature to Manorview Hotels, the hotel team is confident the new Lowland restaurant will appeal to those customers looking to dine locally with family and friends seven days a week and celebrate special occasions.

The Lowland Bar will serve bar classics, cocktails and mocktails and bar customers can also enjoy drinks on the terrace and spacious gardens at the hotel.

Said Carlton Graham, operations director at Manorview Hotels, “We have been planning a new restaurant for the Lynnhurst for some time and following a significant investment in the hotels’ public areas and wedding facilities earlier this year we are now delighted to unveil our new restaurant.

“We have updated the décor and created a stylish and relaxed atmosphere perfectly suited for all-day dining. With a focus on quality, choice, and amazing value we are confident the new menus will really appeal to our local catchment.”

The Manorview team has also seen a shift in customer behaviour post-pandemic.

Carlton explained, “Across our portfolio, we are seeing a definite shift in customers enjoying dining locally on a more regular basis post-COVID and we are delighted to have new restaurant that ticks all of these boxes in Johnstone now.

“Post Lockdown, we have really focused on properties in our portfolio where we identified opportunities to enhance our offering and the Lynnhurst is the perfect example of this.

“We are known for our weddings at the hotel and now we want to build the same reputation for The Lowland restaurant. We don’t just want Lynnhurst to be a fantastic wedding venue, we want it to really be a spot locals can enjoy seven days a week.”

MALDRON HOTEL GLASGOW CITY

50 RENFREW STREET, GLASGOW BY JASON CADDY

Every single penny of the Dalta Hotel Group’s £40m investment in its new 4-Star 300-bedroom Maldron Hotel on Glasgow’s Renfrew Street is evident in its sleek, modern design.

Stylish spacious air-conditioned bedrooms, a bar and restaurant, resident’s gym, and state-of-the-art business facilities are some of its design highpoints – plus it’s also highly tech-enabled with chromecast in each bedroom, digital check-in, and a virtual guest services platform.

The business-friendly hotel has invested in interactive technology in all meeting facilities, alongside wireless connectivity, enabling ease of streaming for virtual meeting integration.

The hotel represents a significant investment and vote of confidence in Scotland by Dalata, providing a substantial economic boost to the city as it recovers from the impact of Covid-19. General Manager Hazel Galloway said, “I am extremely proud to open this hotel in my home city after what has been a challenging year for everyone in hospitality.

“I believe we have assembled among the very best in the business for our 80-strong team and we workva extremely hard to ensure the finest of welcomes to our guests.”

The hotel, funded by Aberdeen Standard Investments, was developed by MRP and constructed by McAleer & Rushe. Aligned to Dalata’s Green Tourism programme the hotel has been built to a BREEAM sustainability assessment of ‘Very Good’ standard and has new technologies such as Air Source Heat Pumps and Heat Exchangers to reduce carbon emissions.

And speaking of sustainably, Glasgow will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) on 31 October – 12 November 2021. Stuart Patrick, Chief Executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, added, “As we approach COP26 later this year and prepare for the World Cycling Championships in 2023, the Maldron Glasgow City Hotel will complement the city’s portfolio of hospitality businesses ready to cater to both leisure and business guests alike.”

The hotel also holds the ‘We’re Good to Go’ industry standard, demonstrating a commitment to comply with all Covid-19 safety guidelines.

Maldron Hotels can be found in prime locations throughout Ireland with expansion across the UK in recent years.

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CRIEFF HYDRO FAMILY OF HOTELS APPOINTS TWO NEW GENERAL MANAGERS

Two new general managers have been appointed to take the helm of two of the hotels in the Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels portfolio.

Ken Buchanan, who has years of management experience in high end luxury hospitality environments, has been appointed as the General Manager of Isles of Glencoe Hotel.

While, Chris Hazelton, LEFT, who has years of experience as Head Chef in some of Scotland’s top hotels and restaurants, has been appointed as the General Manager of Ballachulish Hotel.

Ken brings an impressive amount of industry experience to the role, having worked in a managerial position for more than 30 years. His goals for the hotel are to showcase its location and surrounding history, create a family orientated resort, introduce a locally sourced seafood menu, and develop the watersports offering on the breathtaking Loch Leven.

Chris Hazelton, right, was previously Head of Food and Beverage at the highly-reputed The Rookery restaurant at Carnoustie Golf Links, where he not only managed the kitchen staff but the front of house team as well.

He plans to showcase the new look of the hotel after its extensive £1,3million refurbishment and build the food offering around the hotel’s spectacular location, which is nestled on the banks of Loch Linnhe.

Stephen Leckie, CEO of Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels, added: “We are delighted to welcome both Ken and Chris on board and are looking forward to seeing both hotels flourish under their guidance.”

Fairmont St Andrews backs new campaign to attract young people to the industry

Fairmount St Andrews have backed a new campaign funded by the Scottish Government and led by Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA), to support businesses to fill staff shortages that have occurred as a result of Brexit.

The three-year hospitality apprenticeship is designed to develop a young workforce which is accomplished in all aspects of the hotel business and as well as the STA, is also supported by Skills Development Scotland, Springboard, HIT Scotland, VisitScotland, UKHospitality Scotland, Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise.

The hotel has a predominately young workforce with 60% of its 374 members of staff aged under 30.

Catherine Reid, Sam Battershill (pictured lright) and Shannon Richards have been appointed as the campaign ambassadors for Fairmont St Andrews. Catherine joined the team at the luxury hotel as a Graduate Apprentice three years ago, while Shannon, originally from Australia, has worked her way up from receptionist to Assistant Housekeeping Manager. Sam joined the beverage team as a bartender in 2019 and is now Bars Manager for the entire resort.

Catherine said, “I would encourage anyone interested in the hospitality and tourism industry to come and work here.

“I have been given so many opportunities and experiences, from working alongside Michelin Star chefs, award-winning hospitality leaders and colleagues whose careers have taken them all over the world. No two days are ever the same.

“I know I’m learning skills here in St Andrews that I will use throughout my career in hospitality. The team is so passionate about what they do and work hard every day to ensure we exceed guest expectations.

“In my time at Fairmont, I have also been involved in supporting other apprentices as they begin their careers at the hotel. The Apprenticeship Programme offers a great opportunity to experience all the different departments within the hotel whilst developing a deeper understanding of the hotel’s overall operations. I am also undertaking a BSc Business Management at the University of Dundee, completing my studies whilst learning on the job.”

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