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Daily Record
09-07-2025
- Daily Record
Scotland's top campsites for family holiday named including pods with hot tubs
Nine sites across the country have been included. Scotland's top campsites have been named ahead of the peak of summer. The Scottish parks are featured on a prestigious UK-wide list. On Wednesday, July 9, shared their list of '150 Outstanding Sites for 2025'. The roundup includes campsites and holiday parks across the nation, including nine in Scotland. One of the destinations included on the experts' guide is Highfield Holidays in Argyll. Set amidst rugged coastal scenery, the site includes cosy pods with hot tubs and spacious tourer pitches. Among the amenities available at Highfield Holidays are a communal barbecue area, a toilet and shower block, and a play park. There is also beach access, with the picturesque Tralee Bay Beach just a short walk away. Elsewhere, another site singled out by is Bonnie Park in Bonchester Bridge. The Scottish Borders site offers a peaceful setting for camping and touring along the bank of the River Rule. Bonnie Park features both grass and hardstanding pitches for tents and tourers. Visitors can launch kayaks or paddle boards straight from the site, while there is also a recreation field for little ones to play ball games. Also featuring on the experts' roundup is Wick River Campsite in Wick, which is situated along the riverbank in a secluded area of the Caithness town. The site is conveniently located for those driving on the popular North Coast 500 scenic route. According to Wick River Campsite welcomes both tents and tourers across its range of electric and non-electric grass and hardstanding pitches. In terms of amenities, the site features toilets, showers, a washing up area, and a play park for little ones. Two Dumfries and Galloway campsites feature on the 150 Outstanding Sites for 2025 list. Barnharrow Holiday Pods and Balloch O Dee, both located around Newton Stewart, are included on the roundup. Barnharrow Holiday Pods offers dog-friendly glamping pods with hot tubs, with the pods including double beds, bedding and towels, en-suite showers, toilets and wash basins, cooking hobs, fridges, and log burners. On the other hand, Balloch O Dee is a peaceful camping and glamping site with a communal cookhouse situated on a small farm. Over in Edinburgh, singled out Linwater Caravan Park on the outskirts of the city. As reported by the Daily Record, the family-run park was also recently named the best in Scotland at the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2025. Another city campsite included on the list is Blair Drummond Caravan Park, which is situated less than 15 minutes out of Stirling by car. Located in a sheltered walled garden, the site offers caravanning, camping, and motorhoming, while there are also glamping huts available that sleep two. Completing the list of nine Scottish campsites named on the experts' list of 150 are Grandtully Station Campsite in Pitlochry and Barrow Campsite Nairn. The former is a tranquil site perfect for those looking to reconnect with nature, while Barrow Campsite Nairn is a family-run site on a working farm along the banks of the river Nairn. See below for the full list of the Scottish campsites featured on the roundup. The full list of "150 Outstanding Sites for 2025" can be found on the website. Scotland campsites named in 150 Outstanding Sites Highfield Holidays, Argyll Bonnie Park, Bonchester Bridge Wick River Campsite, Wick Grandtully Station Campsite, Pitlochry Linwater Caravan Park, Edinburgh, Edinburgh and the Lothians Barnharrow Holiday Pods, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway Balloch O Dee, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway Blair Drummond Caravan Park, Stirling Barrow Campsite Nairn, Nairn
Scotsman
06-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
20 businesses from Edinburgh and the Lothians recognised in Scottish Hospitality Awards 2025
Now in its eighth year, the awards aim to highlight and celebrate excellence in Scotland's hospitality industry and focus on recognising outstanding businesses and individuals. The winners of the eighth annual awards were announced on Wednesday, June 18 at a black-tie event held at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel. A spokesperson for The 8th Scottish Hospitality Awards 2025 said: 'We're proud to once again get to showcase the remarkable talent and exceptional standards within Scotland's vibrant hospitality industry. 'The people shortlisted for these awards have consistently demonstrated excellence, innovation, and dedication in their respective categories, setting the benchmark for quality and service within the Scottish hospitality industry. We want to congratulate all of our winners on their incredible accomplishments.' Scroll through our gallery to see the 20 local businesses recognised in the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2025. 1 . Bow Bar The Bow Bar in Edinburgh was recognised for excellence in the best bar category Photo: Third Party Photo Sales 2 . Little Farmers Little Farmers, in Craigie's Farm, South Queensferry was recognised for excellence in the children's entertainment category | Phil Wilkinson Photo: Photo Phil Wilkinson Photo Sales 3 . Stamash Stramash in Edinburgh was recognised for excellence in the local live music venue category Photo: Third Party Photo Sales 4 . The Brunton Theatre The Brunton Theatre was recognised for excellence in the best Scottish theatre category. The theatre is currently operating out of three venues in East Lothian; the Corn Exchange in Haddington, Loretto Theatre and Northesk Church in Musselburgh | Google Maps Photo Sales Related topics: EdinburghLothiansScotlandFood
Daily Record
01-07-2025
- Daily Record
The underrated Scottish coastal village home to country's 'best pub'
It is also just a short walk from a fabulous beach. As we enter July, there will be many Scots looking for places to head for a day out. If there is one thing that Scotland has in spades, it is variety—from quiet fishing villages to bustling metropolises. For those who are struggling to choose where to head for an afternoon or staycation, Belhaven in East Lothian is an underrated destination that is well worth a visit. The small village, which is next to the larger settlement of Dunbar, is known for its stunning scenery and is also home to an award-winning inn. As previously reported by the Daily Record, the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2025 were held last week. The Brig & Barrel in Belhaven was named 'Pub/Inn Of The Year' at the prestigious awards. The dog and family-friendly pub serves a varied selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine, and spirits. It offers both indoor and outdoor seating, with its beer garden including booths that have heaters. Visitors to The Brig & Barrel can also enjoy a wide variety of food. Starters include tomato bruschetta and salmon salad, while among the mains on offer are beef or veg chilli and scampi and chips. The pub has received positive feedback from customers, with an average rating of 4.7 out of five on Google. Recent visitors have described it as "lovely" and "fantastic". Just a short walk from The Brig & Barrel is Belhaven Bay. One of the top beauty spots in the region, the beach is located in the picturesque John Muir Country Park. Belhaven Bay is a popular destination amongst walkers, picnickers, and sunbathers. It benefits from magnificent vistas across the Forth Estuary. In addition to The Brig & Barrel, there are a number of other popular food spots dotted around Belhaven and the nearby settlements. These include the Dukes of West Barns Café in West Barns and Parkers Dunbar—both of which offer a range of tasty food and coffees. Meanwhile, one of the top attractions in the village is Belhaven Brewery. Scotland's oldest working brewery, dating back to 1719, it offers tours where visitors can learn more about how its ales and stouts are made—and even taste a few. Belhaven Brewery has received rave reviews from visitors. On Google, the brewery has an overall score of 4.9 out of five based on 267 reviews. One traveller shared: "What a great tour of the brewery and its buildings, well worth the visit. Amazing to see and hear the history of how the brewery started. "The smells of how beer is made, wow. Our tour guide Chris was amazing, our group was full of laughs. The tasting was brilliant especially the new lager was yummy. Will definitely be back for another tour." Another popular attraction in the area is East Links Family Park, which is a family-friendly park that features train rides, go-karts, and more. It is also home to a farm where visitors can meet animals including Highland cows, goats, pigs, donkeys, and llamas. In terms of accommodation, a popular choice in Belhaven is Belhaven Bay Caravan Park. The park offers touring and camping pitches, holiday homes, wigwams, and a cottage, and includes amenities such as play areas, internet and Wi-Fi, and a small shop.
Glasgow Times
30-06-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Silverburn wins Shopping Complex of the Year title
Silverburn was awarded the title at the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2025, a ceremony that celebrates outstanding achievements across Scotland's hospitality sector. The centre's security team, managed by SecuriGroup, was also recognised at the 2025 BSIA (British Security Industry Association) Regional (Scotland) Awards with three major accolades. (Image: Supplied) The team bagged the 'Best Team' award for the second consecutive year, lauding their outstanding vigilance, innovative training programmes, and a strong partnership with Police Scotland. Darren McNally, the security manager, leads the team in maintaining a safe and inviting space for Silverburn's millions of annual visitors. Read more: Middle-aged suspect wanted after attack left man in hospital Celtic confirm signing of 19-year-old striker Individual team members were also recognised for their exemplary efforts. Anthony McGovern received the Outstanding Act award for his life-saving, empathetic, and professional assistance to a vulnerable guest in distress. Thomas Deeley's 16-year career at Silverburn was celebrated with the Customer Service Champion title, acknowledging his consistent dedication, leadership, and mentoring of new team members. Thomas Deeley (Image: Supplied) At the national British Security Awards in London, Thomas was named runner-up in the Customer Experience Champion category. Lori Cracovschi's rapid career progression at Silverburn since 2022 earned her a spot on the Security Industry Woman of the Year shortlist at the Fire and Security Matters Awards. David Pierotti, the general manager of Silverburn, said: "Winning Shopping Complex of the Year at the Scottish Hospitality Awards is a fantastic achievement and a real testament to the experience we strive to deliver every day at Silverburn. "The safety and enjoyment of our guests and staff is always a top priority, and it's thanks to the dedication of our exceptional team that we can create a fun, inclusive and relaxed environment for all of our guests to enjoy. "To see our security team recognised at the BSIA Regional Awards for the second year running, alongside individual honours for Thomas and Anthony, is a tremendous accomplishment. "These awards are among the highest accolades in our industry and reflect the real impact our team makes every single day. "I am extremely proud of them all."
Glasgow Times
26-06-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Family-run caravan park near Edinburgh named best in Scotland
Linwater Caravan Park, located in the village of Newbridge, 12 miles west of the Scottish capital, was named Best Caravan Park at the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2025, as well as receiving a runner-up position in the Hospitality Champion of the Year category. The family firm, which was founded in 1998 by the Guinan family, was recognised for its customer service and continuous investment in the park's facilities, along with its commitment to providing a consistently high-quality experience for guests. Open all year round, the holiday park offers holidaymakers pitches for caravans, motorhomes, campervans, and tents, alongside a range of self-catering holiday lodges and static caravans. The site also boasts a fully equipped camper's kitchen, an onsite shop, a dog walking area, and a playpark. Linwater owner Katie Guinan said she is 'incredibly grateful' to her loyal guests and is looking forward to the future of the park. She said: 'We are absolutely thrilled to receive this award for a second year. To be recognised again by the Scottish Hospitality Awards is incredibly rewarding, especially knowing how many amazing parks we were up against. 'We're also hugely proud to have been named runners-up for the overall Hospitality Champion of the Year. 'This recognition is a true testament to the dedication and resilience of our small team, who continue to go above and beyond – especially at a time when rising business costs, including increases in employer National Insurance, have made things more challenging than ever. 'Their hard work, positivity, and commitment to providing the best guest experience is what keeps Linwater special.' She added: 'We're incredibly grateful to our loyal guests for their continued support, and we look forward to building on this success together.' In March, Linwater Caravan Park was named in this year's Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards – with the accolade given based on consistently high reviews on the travel site. The park previously announced it is set to unveil a new static caravan terrace after pouring £200,000 into the project. The family said it will transform a previously unused area into a 'stunning accommodation space,' featuring two new luxury lodges and six brand-new static caravans. A spokesperson for The Scottish Hospitality Awards 2025 added: 'We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding contributions made by individuals and businesses across Scotland's hospitality sector. 'The winners and the shortlisted nominees reflect the very best of the industry—those who go above and beyond to deliver unforgettable guest experiences. Congratulations to all on their remarkable achievements.'
