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Daily Record
27-06-2025
- Daily Record
The Scottish restaurant with rooms that was crowned 'Boutique Hotel of the Year'
Its restaurant serves up lunch, dinner, and even afternoon tea. All over Scotland, there are countless hotels to suit every style and budget. From high-end city options to peaceful rural retreats, you are never likely to be far from top-quality accommodation. One Scottish restaurant with rooms was recently named Boutique Hotel of the Year at the 2025 Scottish Hospitality Awards. The coveted title went to Victoria Square and The Orangery in Stirling. Situated in a peaceful area of the city a short distance from Stirling Castle, Victoria Square features 10 en-suite guest bedrooms. These range from single rooms to bigger options with wooden four-poster beds. The rooms at Victoria Square take inspiration from the Victorian era. They all include hardwood reproduction furniture, as well as modern comforts such as smart flatscreen televisions, Wi-Fi access, and underfloor heating in the bathrooms. Meanwhile, The Orangery restaurant offers fine-dining cuisine for both guests at the hotel and non-residents. It serves up lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea. Among the dishes listed on The Orangery's lunch menu are venison pie, rigatoni, and a variety of homemade tarts. Meanwhile, dinner options include Guinea fowl, lasagne, and fillet of sole. In terms of afternoon tea, guests can choose from a selection of sandwiches with fillings such as cucumber, Scottish smoked salmon, and Black Crowdie cheese. Also available are scones and a selection of handmade cakes. In addition to being named Boutique Hotel of the Year at the Scottish Hospitality Awards, Victoria Square and The Orangery have won a number of other awards. The top spot has been recognised by the Scottish Restaurant Awards, The Good Hotel Guide, and VisitScotland. The Daily Record also previously included The Orangery in our roundup of Scotland's top 50 restaurants in 2025. We praised the venue for its "innovative dishes". On Google, guests have mostly posted positive reviews of Victoria Square. It currently has an average score of 4.6 out of five based on 126 reviews. One guest shared: "We stayed here for a few nights as a base for exploring Stirling and the surrounding area. The room was amazing and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Would definitely visit again!" A second posted: "Absolutely perfect to a T. The service is impeccable and everything I expected. "Rooms are quaint and breakfast room was just lovely. Be sure to book a reservation for dinner at The Orangery—it was exceptional." As reported by the Daily Record, other winners at the Scottish Hospitality Awards include Mamma Mia in Stirling and Linwater Caravan Park. The former was named Restaurant of the Year, while the latter took home the Best Caravan Park prize.
The Herald Scotland
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Shopping park in Scottish city district put up for sale
Galbraith said Seafield Retail Park in Edinburgh comprises a terrace of three retail warehouse units, a stand-alone retail warehouse and a stand-alone drive-thru restaurant which has been sold on a long lease to McDonald's. The Edinburgh site. (Image: Galbraith) The agent said the stand-alone retail warehouse has recently been subdivided into two drive-to food units and 12 EV charging stations have been created in the car park. Offers in excess of £5.745 million are invited. Portfolio of 11 Scottish forests Aberdeenshire sites are on the market. (Image: John Clegg & Co) A Scottish forest portfolio of 11 properties has been put on the market. All of the forests are for sale as a whole for under £1 million, a forestry agent said, as new figures revealed "strong prices" in the industry. Woodland specialists John Clegg & Co said the commercial forestry market in Great Britain appears to be stabilising, with high-quality plantations maintaining strong values and "cautious optimism" within the sector. Craiglug Wood is part of the Aberdeenshire portfolio on the market at offers over £955,000, and is 88.86 acres. Scottish forest set in 'breathtaking scenery' The Highland forest is on the market. (Image: Landfor) A Scottish forest set amidst "breathtaking scenery" has been brought to the market. The agent said Coille Ruadh West forest has "spectacular views" over the Strath of Oykel and lies approximately 6.8 miles to the west of the popular village of Rosehall. Landfor Chartered Land and Forestry Agency said: "Coille Ruadh West is located at the northwestern end of the expansive Strathoykel Forest complex, which spans over 1,300 hectares of commercial forestry amidst the breathtaking scenery of Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. "Renowned for its wild and dramatic scenery, the area provides excellent opportunities for fishing and deer stalking. It also benefits from a well-developed road network connecting the east and west coasts of northern Scotland, including the North Coast 500 route." Boutique hotel in historic Scottish location The property is near the castle. (Image: Google) A restaurant with rooms in a historic Scottish city has been brought to the market. The agent said The Orangery is 'developing a reputation as one of Stirling's finest restaurants'. Drysdale and Company is handling the sale of Victoria Square, which includes The Orangery restaurant. The freehold asking price is £1.35 million.
