Scotland's finest lodges and eating places have been named at this 12 months's AA Hospitality Awards at a glittering ceremony in London. Returning with an in-person ceremony for the primary time in three years, and hosted by TV presenter Gabby Logan, the awards honoured one of the best hospitality institutions within the UK throughout twenty-six classes.
These included the AA Restaurant of the Yr, the AA Lodge of the Yr, the AA Wine Award, and Three and 4 Rosette awards. Scottish venues which received huge included The Cellar in Anstruther in Fife, The Balmoral in Edinburgh and Edinbane Lodge on the Isle of Skye.
Simon Numphud, Managing Director at AA Media mentioned: "It was nice to be again at Grosvenor Home after three years and to have a good time the best hospitality institutions throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Eire.
"The previous few years have been extremely robust for the hospitality sector, from lockdowns to journey restrictions, provide chain points to the rising price of dwelling, however these awards have highlighted how our business, time and time once more, has labored tirelessly to beat adversity and create unforgettable experiences for the general public.
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"We want to congratulate all of the winners and shortlisted institutions for his or her exhausting work, ardour and dedication to offering hospitality to the best requirements."
The general Scottish winner within the restaurant class was The Cellar in Anstruther in Fife, with Billy Boyter’s restaurant, which is housed in a Seventeenth-century former smokehouse and cooperage within the picturesque fishing village, praised for its "very good method" and "well-defined flavours".
A proud Billy Boyter mentioned: “I’m not the kind of chef that's pushed by accolades or awards. Nevertheless, having The Cellar named because the AA’s Restaurant of The Yr for Scotland is an extremely humbling and particular second. Particularly while you have a look at the usual of a number of the eating places we've got in Scotland now.
"I do know this implies so much to all the crew. I might see how proud they have been as soon as I shared the information with them. And I do know this implies so much to my dad and mom. They've put as a lot into this restaurant as anybody. If it wasn’t for them The Cellar wouldn’t have even been right here. They actually do deserve it as a lot as anybody.”
Scotland Lodge of the Yr was named as The Balmoral in Edinburgh, with the AA Inspector stating: "Bedrooms and suites are stylishly furnished and all boast a considerate vary of extras and spectacular marble bogs. Lodge facilities embrace a Roman-style well being spa, in depth operate services, a alternative of bars and two very totally different eating choices – Brasserie Prince is bustling and casual consuming, whereas Quantity One gives excellent Scottish and worldwide high quality eating."
Tom Kitchin's The Bonnie Badger in Gullane was picked out as Restaurant with Rooms of the Yr, whereas UNALOME by Graeme Cheevers in Glasgow took residence the wine Award. New 4 Rosette winners included Edinbane Lodge on Skye and The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant in Crieff, whereas within the Three Rosette class, The Dipping Lugger in Ullapool and HAAR in St Andrews have been named.
The lately reopened Cameron Home on Loch Lomond was named as the newest lodge in Scotland to obtain the distinguished 5 Crimson Star class.
The Scottish winners of the AA Hospitality Awards 2022 are:
Restaurant of the Yr
- The Cellar in Anstruther in Fife
Lodge of the Yr
Restaurant with Rooms
Wine Award
New 4 Rosettes
- Edinbane Lodge, Edinbane, Isle of Skye
New 3 Rosettes
New 5 Crimson Stars
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