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IoH White Paper published: ‘Beyond tartan and shortbread’

1 June 2026

A new CPD white paper, ‘Beyond Tartan and Shortbread: Leading Scottish hospitality Through Legacy, Localism and Larder sponsored by Compass Group and based on the round table discussion held at Dakota Hotel, Glasgow, has been published today.

Chaired by Gordon Cartwright, MIH MCGB, the white paper brings together industry leaders from across Scotland to explore how hospitality businesses can champion local produce, strengthen supply chains, invest in skills, and celebrate the stories behind Scotland’s food and drink heritage.

The discussion examined the challenges facing operators, from rising costs and labour shortages to procurement pressures, while highlighting practical solutions to ensure Scottish hospitality remains resilient, sustainable, and proudly rooted in local communities.

Involved in the discussion were:

  • Fiona Campbell MBE, CEO, Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers
  • Robert Clark, General Manager, The Leddie, East Lothian
  • Andrew Doherty MIH, General Manager, Dakota Hotel, Glasgow
  • John Forrester MIH, General Manager, Braid Hills Hotel, Edinburgh
  • Kevin Keenan MIH, Founder and Director, Effective Hospitality Management
  • Raegan Lynch AIH, Restaurant General Manager, Cradle, Cromlix Hotel, Dunblane
  • Anne MacDonald MIH, General Manager, Stonefield Castle, Tarbert
  • Willie McCurrach OBE FIH, Food and Hospitality Consultant
  • Stephen Montgomery, Director and Spokesperson, Scottish Hospitality Group
  • Denise Quinn-MacArthur FIH, Founder, Q Procure
  • Robert Richardson FIH MI, CEO, Institute of Hospitality
  • Aymen Fetouak MIH, Head of Professional Development, Institute of Hospitality

The Institute of Hospitality CPD Round Tables are designed to bring Institute members and the wider hospitality community together to discuss regional challenges and produce a white paper on specific topics that present a problem, alongside possible solutions.

The IoH CPD Round Tables are held nationally across the UK and outside London, allowing IoH members to participate in critical discussions.

This White Paper is sponsored by Compass Group. Special thanks to our Company Sponsored Member, Dakota Hotels, for hosting our latest round table.

To download your copy of the IoH CPD Round Table White Paper, please follow the link below.

Download the IoH White Paper here

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