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Inverness BID has today launched its new ‘GULL WATCH’ campaign,…
From Monday 29th January until Monday 12th February 2024 Inverness BID working with the Visit Inverness Loch Ness BID are bringing you the first Food & Drink Fortnight with exclusive menu deals and special promotions on offer from a variety of our area’s food and drink businesses.
You can find out more about what’s on offer via the website here
For any businesses interested in taking part, please get in touch or sign up here
Each business that applied for accreditation under the scheme was judged on their efforts, by an independent assessor, around the prevention of crime and disorder and securing public safety.
Those venues which met the required standards in all of the key criteria were allocated a Bronze accreditation. With Silver and Gold accreditations allocated to venues which went above and beyond to achieve the five objectives. Three Special Awards were also presented for Best Newcomer, Heart of the Community and Innovation & Social Responsibility.
The Awards Ceremony took place at the Mercure Hotel on Tuesday 9th January 2024 and the awards presented were as follows:
Gold Accreditations:
1. Johnny Foxes & The Den 🥇
2. The Chieftain Hotel 🥇
3. The Highlander 🥇
4. 33 Church Street (Mercure) 🥇
5. The Gellions 🥇
6. Monty’s 🥇
7. Platform 8 🥇
8. The White House 🥇
9. The Caledonian 🥇
10. Scotch & Rye 🥇
11. R&B’s 🥇
12. The Auctioneers 🥇
13. Jimmy Badgers 🥇
14. The King’s Highway 🥇
15. MacCallums 🥇
16. Lauders 🥇
17. The Wee Bar 🥇
Silver Accreditations:
18. The Imperial 🥈
19. Penta Hotel 🥈
20. Revolution 🥈
Bronze Accreditation:
21. Blackfriars 🥉
🌟 Special Awards:
– Best Newcomer: Blackfriars 🌟
– Heart of the Community: The Chieftain Hotel ❤️
– Innovation & Social Responsibility: Highlander 🌐
Congratulations to all our winners! 🎉👏
Our final Christmas Star for 2023 is the lovely Rebecca of R&B’s on Queensgate. The only karaoke bar in the Highlands, it is the place to go for fun and entertainment and night to remember in Inverness! Rebecca is also passionate about supporting local businesses and has superb base of loyal customers at the restaurant making it a true gem in the community.
Read the full article via link: R&B final 23
Our Christmas Star this week in the Inverness Courier spotlights Donald Maclean of Primo Menswear on Queensgate.
The shop has a unique range in store with quality European brands a popular choice.
Read the full article here
A real gem in the Victorian Market, Story Chocolates is run by Master Chocolatiers Lucas and his wife Ingrid Story.
Originally from Belgium they have been in the Highlands for 22 years and have regular customers from all over the world. Read the full feature here
This week we are featuring WoodWinters on Church Street as our Christmas Stars.
Find out more about the multi-award winning shop on Church Street including their tasting events during the festive season HERE
Photo: James Mackenzie – the knowledgeable team at Woodwinters who can help you make the perfect choice of drink to pair with your meals this Christmas.
Our Christmas Stars this week are Fig & Thistle on Stephen’s Brae which is run by long time friends Richard MacLean and Ian Harrold.
The cosy restaurant can seat up to 44 people and it is the perfect place to meet new people and learn about good food as well as locally sourced beers.
Your can read the full article HERE
Benny Karoci-Hadar of the Rendezvous Cafe on Church Street features as this month’s Successful Small Business Focus. The vintage cinema cafe is adorned with original projection wheels from the old Playhouse Theatre and the La Scala Cinema adding a touch of nostalgia and history to your visit.
Benny believes an exceptionally warm service and consistent quality must be prioritised to run a successful eatery. You can read the full article HERE
Aeternum in the Queensgate Arcade offers a range of crafts and jewellery taking inspiration from owner Pat Bloczynski’s Polish background.
Pat is passionate about showcasing the wonderful qualities of Poland in the Highlands, particularly amber.
She stocks around 40 different collections. Everything she sells is handmade whether it be jewellery or handcrafts and she knows all her artists who come from 10 different countries around the world.
You can read the full feature which appeared in the Inverness Courier in the week commencing 13th November HERE
Our first Christmas Star is Maggie Blyth Boutique on Post Office Avenue who has recently launched her very own Belle & Bracken range of clothing. The collection has drawn inspiration from the captivating colours and untamed beauty of Glen Affric, resulting in a line that breathes the essence of this mesmerising Scottish landscape. They source materials with great care, ensuring minimal environmental impact and fair labour practices. As a result, each Belle & Bracken creation is not just a garment – it’s a testament to responsible fashion.
Read the full feature which appeared in the Inverness Courier in the week commencing 6th November HERE
Inverness BID has today launched its new ‘GULL WATCH’ campaign,…
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