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Announcing our very own bespoke whisky
We are delighted to share the news of our very first Gleneagles single malt produced by our neighbours, The Glenturret.
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We need to talk about men’s mental health
In celebration of International Men’s Day, we caught up with local man, Gleneagles joiner and Andys Man Club facilitator, Billy Ramsay, who spoke to us about his own very person...
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A sweet story of success
In celebration of Hospitality Apprenticeship Week, we caught up with renowned Gleneagles alumnus and Master Chocolatier, William Curley.
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Reset and get return-to-work ready
With over 850-acres of surrounding estate and 50+ pursuits available to our guests, here at the Glorious Playground, we’re big believers in the benefits of reconnecting with col...
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The Apprentice – you’re hired!
Gleneagles has inspired guests for nearly a century, but it’s also inspired generations of talent – apprentices who’ve come to learn their trade, hone their craft and kick-start...
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Housekeeping Heroes
Hotel operations have many unsung heroes; individuals behind the scenes who work diligently, tirelessly and passionately to ensure our guests have a wonderful time. There is no...
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A World of Wellness
With beautiful new spaces for relaxation, restoration and rejuvenation; a range of Gleneagles oil blends featuring natural botanicals from the Perthshire countryside; and treatm...
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It’s okay to talk
We’re proud to support Andys Man Club, a charity group that offers a safe and friendly space for men to come together to talk about their mental health.
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Behind the brand: meet jewellery designer, Grainne Morton
Jewellery designer and antique lover, Grainne Morton creates unique handcrafted heirloom pieces inspired by her upbringing in Northern Ireland.
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The doors open on our brand-new wellness offering…
We are delighted to share news of the evolution of our spa, now open for our residents, and launching to our day spa guests in September.
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Shand Adventure
Explore the Perthshire countryside on one of our specially designed Shand bikes with a choice of routes to suit all abilities.
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Gold and green for Gleneagles!
We’re thrilled to have been awarded gold status by Green Tourism, an accreditation organisation that seeks to make the travel and tourism industry more sustainable.
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Mighty oaks from little acorns grow
We’re so proud of our Estate Sous Chef, Callum Roberts, who has been crowned an Acorn Award winner!
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Famous dinners
Through the decades, many well-known faces have enjoyed the unique culinary experiences at Gleneagles.
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The Glen Guide – Walking & Hiking
Here in Perthshire, we often see four seasons in one day, but whether it’s blissfully balmy or “blowin’ a hoolie”, walking is one of the best ways to explore the dramatic local ...
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Royal seal of approval for Gleneagles equestrian veteran
We’re thrilled to learn that our Equestrian Event organiser, Jane Cepok, has been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list as a ‘Medallist of the Order of the British Empir...
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A wise head on young shoulders
We’re thrilled to announce that our Junior Sous Chef, Peter Meechan, has been crowned the UK’s Young Chef of the Year in the prestigious Young Chef Young Waiter (YCYW) competition!
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Gleneagles Townhouse
From countryside flair to life on the square, The Glorious Playground is city-bound!
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When the boat comes in
On a blustery day in September, we joined our Executive Sous Chef, Ian Syme, and Iain Campbell from our local fishmonger, George Campbell & Sons, for an adventure on the wes...
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Reeling in the excitement
Our Senior Fishing Ghillie, Gerry Rattray, has represented Scotland in elite level fishing five times, but he still remembers the day he caught his first salmon.
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Arcade Antics
Shopping bags at the ready – our retail arcade’s having a beautiful makeover! Inspired by the shopping experiences of the early 1900s, our new-look Gleneagles Arcade will pay h...
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Meet the team: Alan Dickson
I’ve been at Gleneagles for 12 years now. We’re a hands-on team and I’m no exception – I teach every day & enjoy passing on my skills in clay pigeon and air rifle shooting, ...
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Meet the team: Iona McKechnie
18-year-old Iona first joined the team as a volunteer over two years ago. Hooked from day one, she fell in love with the art of gundog handling.
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Wednesday 1 May proved a memorable and historic occasion on Gleneagles’ golfing calendar, the day officially marking the 100-year anniversaries of The King’s and Queen’s Courses.
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Gather for Glamour
The celebrations begin in our elegant beauty lodge, Bob & Cloche, where you’ll have exclusive use of our luxury sitting room and sip Champagne cocktails by the fire, before ...
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A Den of Imagination
The toy fire is taken from the toy campsite to the toy railway carriage to create “a steam engine”. The train driver shouts to his crew that the steam has caused a fire at the n...
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Meet the team: Lulu Fedi
Lulu Fedi is the head bartender in the American Bar, the glamorous, grown-up cocktail bar hidden in the heart of the hotel.
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Lawrie tees up a feast of summer golf at Gleneagles
Having had his photograph snapped many times before on gleneagles’ hallowed courses, the celebrated golfer, and 1999 winner of the open, is no stranger to the limelight.
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Look what’s crêped up in time for spring!
The first time I tried crêpes was from a street stall and the smell lured me in! The vendor was serving them only one way – smothered in fresh lemon juice and doused with sugar ...
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Gleneagles & Co
Ever fancied taking a little touch of Gleneagles home with you? Well, now you can, thanks to Gleneagles & co.
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Swing for Spring
Our PGA golf pro Clarke Lutton used to play on the European Tour, so you’d expect him to know his punch shot from his lob shot and his fade from his draw, but half the battle in...
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Here’s to the celebrations, shindigs and soirées!
"Gleneagles is a beautiful venue for any celebration" says Event Manager, Karen McVeigh, who’s been organising private events at the Glen for the past seven years.
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The Glorious Playground for all generations
When I was a student at Edinburgh university, Gleneagles was a faraway place. It was where people of my parents’ age (including world leaders) went to play golf. I imagined it t...
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Making Memories
Peter Wilson might be best know for the prizes his shotgun skills have brought him - an olympic gold and an mbe - but food is always foremost in his mind when it comes to game s...
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Banking the crop of the season
From city bank to country estate, Simon Attridge explains the lure of Scotland's natural larder and why shellfish and game are on the menu this season.
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Expert Exposure
David cannon is one of the world’s most revered specialist sports photographers with a deepfelt passion for golf.
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Welcoming Sam Heughan to Gleneagles
The hottest new talent to come out of Scotland, Sam Heughan’s role as Jamie Fraser in the starz series, outlander (based on Diana Gabaldon’s best-selling books) has certainly go...
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Welcome to Ochil House
Weird, wonderful, wild and whacky; Scotland and her people have been at the heart of some of the world’s most amazing inventions.
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Are you a breakfast person?
Some are, some aren't. The 3rd Duke of Buckingham liked breakfast so much that, in 1501, he built himself a ‘breakfast room’.
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A Family Affair
After the sell-out success of their last dining event at gleneagles, Andrew Fairlie has once again teamed up with Alain Roux from the famous waterside inn in bray to curate a sp...
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The Glorious Strathearn is Open
The tables are set, the candles are lit and the Champagne is flowing… The Glorious Strathearn is open.
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Step into spring – walks in Dunkeld
The arrival of warmer spring days at Gleneagles signal it’s time to shed the extra layers of clothing and enjoy the great outdoors. From our trees bursting into green leaf to t...
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Retail therapy for wee ones
Take a hop, skip and a jump over to our Retail Arcade to take a peek at our brand new children’s boutique, Hop & Scotch. The latest of many new stores being launched in the...
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