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News, awards and what's on

From relaunching an award-winning restaurant to widespread recognition of our members’ leadership teams, the past month has seen a slew of prestigious happenings at Luxury Scotland properties. Read on for all the celebratory details.  

Another day, another award for Danny Young at The Torridon    

In just two short years, chef Danny Young has more than made his mark at The Torridon. Following on from winning National Chef of the Year 2025 to leading 1887 Restaurant to a Michelin Star and Michelin Green Star in 2026, Danny has now placed second on The Herald’s ‘The 50 most exciting chefs working in Scotland in 2026’.  

Equally passionate about Scottish produce and more sustainable cooking, Danny and The Torridon are a match made in heaven.  

Luxury Scotland cracks The Telegraph Top 250 – eight times! 

A huge congratulations to the eight Luxury Scotland members making waves in The Telegraph’s ‘Top 250 Hotels’ list, compiled from two thousand reviews by the expert team at Telegraph Travel:  

Three hoteliers at the top of their game

The Boutique Hotelier Magazine’s Power List doesn’t just signal quality – it celebrates innovation and brilliant disruption. This year the list celebrates three of our own: James Thomson, owner of Prestonfield and The Witchery, who made the ‘Hall of Fame’ list, as well as two leaders included in the Industry Titans list: Jill Chalmers, Managing Director of Glenapp Castle and Graeme Green, Managing Director of Crossbasket Castle.  

Yet another 'golden age' at Trocadero’s

The vibrant energy and superlative dishes at Trocadero’s have been honoured in the recent Scottish Hotel Awards, where Crossbasket Castle’s signature dining experience took home the ‘Best Hotel Restaurant’ award.  

Eòlas relaunches at Murrayshall Country Estate 

Following a £1 million investment, the award-winning Eòlas at Murrayshall Country Estate has reopened its grand doors. Promising the best of modern Scottish cooking and specialising in local, seasonal food, the 2 AA Rosette Eòlas is one of the finest dining experiences in Scotland.  

With ongoing investment across the estate and having been included in Golf World’s Top 100 Luxury Golf Resorts in Europe, a sojourn to Murrayshall should probably be on your radar this summer...