At Best Startup Scotland we track over 100,000 Scottish startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 77 Hospitality companies in Scotland. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Hospitality Companies & Startups (Scotland)
GETGUIDED
GETGUIDED is capturing uncaptured data in tours & activities industry by bringing offline players to online using innovative tech solutions.
Founder(s): Cavid Nadirov, Turan Rustamli
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, SaaS, Tourism
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QikServe
QikServe is the enterprise platform for guest self-service in hospitality.
Founder(s): Daniel Rodgers, Ronnie Forbes
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Enterprise Software, Hospitality, Mobile, Mobile Payments, Restaurants, SaaS
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Information Apps Ltd
Guest engagement platform, helping independent hotels compete with the chains
Founder(s): Julie Grieve
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Android, Apps, Hospitality, Information Technology
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Insignia Technologies
Insignia Technologies develops smart pigments and ink-based sensing technologies for the food packaging industry.
Founder(s): Erik Smyth
Location: Lanark, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Chemical, Hospitality, Sensor
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Entier
A largest independent privately owned catering company.
Founder(s): Peter Bruce
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Catering, Hospitality, Local Business
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eDrinks
A Digital Wallet and Social Currency for Drinks
Founder(s): Moshe David Rubinstein
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: FinTech, Hospitality, Mobile Apps, Social Media
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Intelligent Point of Sale
Intelligent Point of Sale is an iPad point of sale system that provides its customers with a low cost, full EPOS.
Founder(s): Paul Walton, Robin Knox
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, iOS, Retail
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SuperJam
SuperJam manufactures one of the world’s best jam and sells it online.
Founder(s): Fraser Doherty
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Food and Beverage, Hospitality
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Hu Kitchen
Paleo-inspired, high quality, low processed, clean food restaurants.
Founder(s): Jessica Karp, Jordan Brown
Location: Newyork, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Industries: Communities, Fitness, Food and Beverage, Food Processing, Health Care, Hospitality, Lifestyle, Restaurants
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Flow Hospitality Training
Flow Hospitality Training is a learning management system for the hospitality sector.
Founder(s): David Wither
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality
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The Restaurant Group
The Restaurant Group operates over 500 restaurants and pub restaurants in the UK.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Restaurants
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The Standard Hotels
The most powerful brand in the boutique hotel business – The Standard Hotel Brand consist of 5 Hotels located in Los Angeles.
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Location: Newyork, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Hotel, Leisure, Lifestyle, Nightlife
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Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts offers hospitality services.
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Location: Bathgate, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Hotel, Leisure, Resorts, Travel Accommodations
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Procure Wizard
Procure Wizard is the go to software solution for the hospitality industry, offering P2P, supply chain management, time attendance.
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Location: Loanhead, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Enterprise Software, Hospitality, Software
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Safetray Products
Safetray is a product design company with unique IP applicable to products in the global hospitality industry.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Manufacturing, Product Design
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Boozy Ventures
They provide virtual cocktail making classes as well as traditional cocktail making classes & cocktail bar services.
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Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality
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Pillow Partners
Online travel agent and property management company
Founder(s): Scott Weir
Location: Dundonald, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Hospitality, Online Portals, Property Management, Travel Accommodations, Travel Agency
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Buzzworks Holdings
Buzzworks Holdings is a chain of restaurants that offers food and hospitality services.
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Location: Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Restaurants
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Hop Software
Hop Software enable hoteliers to free themselves of daily hassles and get on with what they do best.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Digital Marketing, Hospitality, Hotel, Software
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Rentir
Rentir is a unique approach to letting – combining long & short term rentals to unlock the maximum yield for your property.
Founder(s): Andrew Paterson
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Information Technology, Property Management, Real Estate
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Amaris Hospitality
Amaris Hospitality is a hotel investment and management company.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Hotel, Venture Capital
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iBooking.com
iBooking offers the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries with online ticketing and booking solutions.
Founder(s): Marcus Cent
Location: Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, SaaS, Tourism, Travel
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If Only Holidays
If Only Holidays is a luxury tour operator & agency that specializes in holidays, tours & cruises to the world’s most beautiful regions.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Tour Operator, Tourism, Travel Agency
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Alba Business Catering
Alba Business Catering is a contract caterer that provides corporate catering services for its clients.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality
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NextChain
NextChain is a free online mobile application for the hospitality industry.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Hospitality, Internet, Mobile Apps
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E&R Moffat
E & R Moffat is a catering equipment manufacturers, offers a variety of products including producing food displays, server counters.
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Location: Bonnybridge, Falkirk, United Kingdom
Industries: Catering, Food Trucks, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Restaurants, Retail
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Scaramanga
Offers vintage furniture & interiors, as well as designs original leather bags, satchels, travel bags and handbags for men and women.
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Location: Cupar, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Hospitality, Leisure, Lifestyle, Retail
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AM:PM Hotels
AM:PM Hotels is a hotel data and intelligence specialist.
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Location: Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality
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Click Book Stay
Address: 66 Tay Street,
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Location: Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Marketing, Real Estate, Travel
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Lapsley
Lapsley is a supplier of EPOS systems to the retail, leisure, and hospitality sectors, helping them to increase sales while lowering costs.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Retail Technology, Software
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Montpeliers
Montpeliers is a group of hotels, restaurants, bars, including venues for events.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Hotel, Restaurants
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For-Sight
Hotel CRM, CDP and Guest Engagement
Founder(s): Allan Nelson, Richard Bolton
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Marketing, Software
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Dry Lube
Dry Lube is a provider of water-free conveyor lubrication products.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality
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The Gleneagles
The Gleneagles is a star hotel located in a beautiful destination.
Founder(s):
Location: Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Hotel, Resorts
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Bethany Christian Trust
Bethany Christian Trust is a non-profit organization that helps the suffering and meet the long-term needs of homeless & vulnerable people.
Founder(s): Alan Berry
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Hospitality, Non Profit
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Piperdam Golf & Leisure Resort
Piperdam Golf & Leisure Resort owns and operates a golf and leisure resorts.
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Location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Leisure, Sports, Travel
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SGE Hotel Group
SGE Hotel Group operates a chain of hotels that provide accommodation, dining, events, weddings, and restaurant services.
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Location: Grangemouth, Falkirk, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Hotel, Restaurants, Travel Accommodations, Wedding
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Lynnet Leisure Group
Lynnet Leisure Group is a holding company for a group of leisure, hospitality, hotels, restaurants, bars, and clubs companies.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Leisure
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The Edinburgh Collection
The Edinburgh Collection offers information about the finest hotels and serviced apartments as well as accommodation & hospitality services.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Hotel, Travel Accommodations
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Skene House
Skene House provides 1–3 bedroom short stay, extended stay and rental apartments with fully equipped kitchens, living and working space.
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Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Hotel, Leisure
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Gamma Dataware
Gamma Dataware is provides business solutions for visitor attractions, museums, heritage sites, and theme parks.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Hospitality, Information Technology, Software
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Murrayshall
Murrayshall is a luxury county house that provides golf courses, lounge bar, restaurant and clubhouse for guests.
Founder(s):
Location: New Scone, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Hotel, Vacation Rental
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Scottish Event Campus
Scottish Event Campus operates as a venue for public events, concerts and conferences.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Hospitality, Performing Arts
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Whitecraigs Golf Club
Whitecraigs Golf Club is a country club that offers golf courses, clubhouse facilities, event venues, and catering for occasions.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Hotel, Recreation, Service Industry, Sports
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DM Training
DM Training provides training in hospitality, HACCP, food hygiene, management workshops and SVQs, customer service and sales courses.
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Location: Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Professional Services, Training
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New Lanark Trust
New Lanark was created to rehabilitate and regenerate the former cotton mill village, a source of employment and commercial activity.
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Location: Lanark, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Hospitality, Non Profit
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Signature Pub Group
Signature Pub Group is a hospitality industry that offers a chain of bars, restaurants and hotels.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Wine And Spirits, Winery
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Caledonian Sleeper
Caledonian Sleeper is a train operating company that provides railroad service including luxurious accommodation, food, and beverages.
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Location: Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom
Industries: Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Railroad, Travel
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Crieff Hydro
Crieff Hydro offers hospitality services.
Founder(s):
Location: Crieff, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Hotel
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Skirlie Castle
Skirlie Castle is a family run castle hotel with restaurants and wedding venue.
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Location: Bonnybridge, Falkirk, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events, Hospitality, Service Industry, Wedding
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Safetray
Safetray has been enthusiastically welcomed by the hospitality industry, building relationships with distributors.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Manufacturing
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House For An Art Lover
House for an Art Lover is a cultural attraction and tourist destination that also serves as a wedding and events venue.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Hospitality, Leisure
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GVA RGA
GVA RGA is a privately held company that provides management consultancy services for hospitality, tourism, and culture sectors.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Management Consulting
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Innfinite
Innfinite is a results-driven company of experts in the hotel and technology industry.
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Location: Ayr, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Hotel, Web Design
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B+B Edinburgh
B+B Edinburgh is a privately owned boutique bed and breakfast hotel, offering accommodation to guests in the heart of Scotland’s city.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Hotel, Service Industry
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Bruce Hotel
Bruce Hotel is a hospitality company that offers rooms, wedding events, dining, and conferences services.
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Location: East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Hotel, Travel, Travel Accommodations
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AEA Hospitality
AEA Hospitality provides recruitment services for the catering sector.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Catering, Hospitality, Recruiting
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Balbirnie House Hotel
Balbirnie House Hotel offers destination wedding retreats, Scottish hospitality as well as organizes conferences and other events.
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Location: Glenrothes, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Hospitality, Hotel, Leisure, Restaurants
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Ballantrae Hotel Group
Ballantrae Hotel Group is a hospitality industry that provides luxury rooms, self-catering and bridal suite facilities.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Hotel
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Old Course Hotel
Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa is a five-star hotel.
Founder(s):
Location: Saint Andrews, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Golf, Hospitality, Hotel, Resorts
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NHS Borders
NHS Borders is in charge of providing health care to people in the region as well as planning those services.
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Location: Melrose, Scottish Borders, The, United Kingdom
Industries: Health Care, Hospital, Hospitality
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Chefs on the Run
Chefs on the Run is a recruitment agency for the catering and hospitality sector.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Catering, Hospitality, Recruiting
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Metropolitan Cocktail Bar and Restaurant
Metropolitan Cocktail Bar and Restaurant
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Wine And Spirits
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Gretna Green
Gretna Green features three hotels with luxury accommodations and conference facilities, retail shops, and world-class attractions.
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Location: Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events, Hospitality, Hotel
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Lisini Pub Company
Lisini Pub Company provides hospitality businesses.
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Location: Uddingston, North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Hospitality, Hotel, Restaurants, Wedding
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210 Bistro
210 Bistro have a variety of meeting spaces catering for a range of events, from small groups to larger gatherings.
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Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Restaurants
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Discovery Golf Tours
Discovery Golf Tours provides bespoke Scottish golf tour packages and services and is based within 15 minutes of both St. Andrews.
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Location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Travel, Travel Agency
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Lauriston Hotel
Lauriston Hotel is a restaurant that provides various types of food & beverages & hospitality services.
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Location: Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Restaurants
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15Glasgow
15Glasgow is a hotel that provides luxury accommodations, including boutique beds and breakfast.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Hotel, Travel Accommodations
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Lochside
Lochside is a hotel that offers hotel, spa, lodges, and events services.
Founder(s):
Location: New Cumnock, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Hospitality, Hotel, Service Industry
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Scotland’s Hotels of Distinction
Scotland’s Hotels of Distinction is a website to book privately owned hotels in Scotland.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Travel, Travel Accommodations, Web Design
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Water Garden Sigiriya
Water Garden Sigiriya is a hospitality & healthcare firm that offers luxury resort & hotel services.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Health Care, Hospitality, Hotel, Resorts
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Borsalino Restaurant
Borsalino Restaurant offers traditional Italian food as well as new-style meals in a warm and inviting environment.
Founder(s):
Location: Peterculter, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Restaurants
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Grand Prix Adventures
Grand Prix Adventures provides luxury hotels and hospitality services for the grand prix.
Founder(s):
Location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Hotel, Sports
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Glasgow Central Quay Business Park
Welcome to Central Quay, where a business park and a city centre meet down at the waterfront.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Lifestyle
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The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa
The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa offers a comprehensive range of superb facilities.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Hospitality, Hotel, Restaurants
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Ryan’s Bar
Ryans Bar in the West End of Edinburgh, is the perfect venue for all drinking and dining needs.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Restaurants, Wine And Spirits
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